Payroll Specialist

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Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist acts as a subject matter expert related to payroll and is responsible for all levels of payroll preparation, submission, distribution, and reporting. They prepare regular and special payroll reports, ensure the integrity and confidentiality of payroll-related information, advise managers, and answer routine team member questions.

Job Duties

• Processes / audits payroll for approximately 4,000 team members on a bi-weekly basis. (Essential)
• Coordinates use of the time and attendance module ensuring timely submission by team members and managers; assists managers / supervisors with timekeeping issues. (Essential)
• Ensures payroll process adheres to strict auditing process, following SOX requirements. (Essential)
• Analyzes current payroll, HRIS and records processes and identifies activities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and exceed customer expectations; submits recommendations to management.
• Coordinates payment of bonuses, commissions, and any other special payments or payroll processes.
• Acts as a liaison with payroll vendor to address and resolve issues and discrepancies.
• Coordinates processing of 401k contributions, employer match and loan activity.
• Coordinates payment of miscellaneous team member deductions including : 401k contributions, Friend of the Court, garnishments, etc.
• Updates data files after each payroll processing; generates and coordinates filing of required payroll reports.
• Prepares and forwards all necessary reports within Main Office and communities as established and within established frame time.
• Responds to data requests as needed, including verifications of employment.
• In partnership with Manager, Payroll & HRIS, works with local and state government agencies as needed to setup and investigate tax-related filings.
• Responds to management reporting / research requests; creates special reports as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

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