Payroll Specialist, Marlboro, MA, Hybrid, Full-Time

Payroll Specialist

Job Category : People Experience

Requisition Number : PAYRO005935

Location : Marlborough, MA

Job Details

Schedule : Mon - Fri : 8 AM - 5 PM (40 Hours)

What You'll Do :

Summary / Objective : Responsible for the day-to-day processing of all payroll related activities for all DCU companies.

Essential Functions :

• Ensure the accurate preparation, processing, and timely completion of the weekly payroll for all DCU companies.
• Process the full payroll cycle using UKG Pro HRIS / Payroll software, including the preparation and import of various additional earnings, the audit and import of employee timesheet data from WFM Pro, the calculation and audit of paychecks, and any required adjustments. Reconcile all earnings, deductions, and taxes related to the pay period.
• Track employees with an upcoming or active leave, determine the paid and unpaid portions of the applicable leave benefits, and verify that timesheets are submitted according to the approval status of the leave plans. Track employees with partial or unpaid benefit deductions and assist with the collection process.
• Prepare the net pay file and process the deposit of net pay amounts to employee accounts.
• Prepare vendor files vendors for processing and initiate corresponding funding. Submit drawdown wire for weekly DCU tax liabilities.
• Process employee maintenance tasks including employee changes submitted via workflow and User Profile, 401K deferral and loan changes, separations, and the manual calculation and processing of retroactive salary / payroll deduction changes.
• Monitor the integration of the benefits platform to the payroll core system as necessary for compliance with corresponding deduction activities and applicable regulations.
• Perform regular FSA & 401k deduction reconciliation audits.
• Monitor tuition reimbursements by employee to determine taxability and process accordingly.
• Respond promptly to employees' questions regarding payroll inquiries.
• Prepare weekly / monthly general ledger entries for accounting department.
• Complete assigned month-end tasks and cross-train on various other month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll duties.
• Complete various surveys, wage information requests, and statistical reports as required.
• Continually update procedures for all payroll responsibilities.
• Remain current on all legislation regarding payroll issues by subscribing to various payroll publications and by attending payroll-related seminars and workshops.
• Support DCU's Service Excellence initiatives by providing excellent member service to internal and external customers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Managers(s).
• Comply with regulatory compliance and assigned training requirements.

What You'll Need :

Qualifications and Experience Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

What We Do :

DCU is the largest credit union headquartered in New England serving more than one million members in all 50 states. With over 1,700 team members, we strive to make DCU a great place to work with an excellent work-life balance, and a community that cares.

DCU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you're applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to careers@dcu.org and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

DCU is not currently offering Visa transfer / sponsorship for this position.

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