Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Position : Payroll Specialist

Department : Cash Disbursements (Payroll)

Length of Contract : 1 month contract-to-hire

Location : Louisville, KY

Rate : $21 / hr

Shift : 8am-5pm EST M-F

Job Description

Responsible for timely and accurate processing of weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payrolls as part of a team that supports 60K+ employees (union and non-union) across multiple states, Canada, PR and VI

Gathers, analyzes, and summarizes financial information

Researches and resolves payroll problems and discrepancies

Enters employee maintenance, runs payroll process, prepares reports, calculates manual checks, issues stop payments

Stays current with system updates and changes

Ensures payroll integrity through audit reports, data analysis and collaboration with other team members

Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes

Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential

Maintains knowledge of company payroll policies and procedures, guidelines and regulations under federal, state and local governments

Provides customer service and problem resolution to operational staff

Multi-tasking and prioritizing

Heavy email and phone communication

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

GED or High School Diploma required

Associates degree or Technical Training preferred

1-3 years of payroll or data entry experience preferred

1-3 years of experience using a payroll software system, especially ADP and / or Kronos, preferred

Professionalism, with an emphasis on customer service

Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication

Strong organizational skills, detail oriented

Strong Microsoft Office skills