Human Resources - Payroll & HRIS, Specialist

Payroll And HRIS Specialist

Department : Human Resources

Reports To : Interim VP Of Human Resources & Senior Manager, Payroll & HRIS

Location : Hybrid (In-person required for the first 90 days; hybrid schedule with remote days to be determined upon assessment)

Salary Range : $75,000$80,000

Program Description : Project Renewal is seeking a detail-oriented Specialist of Payroll and HRIS to join the team supporting the agency's payroll processing and HRIS data management. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate payroll operations, maintaining employee records, supporting HRIS functionality (Dayforce), and assisting with data reporting and compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Payroll Support
• As part of the Payroll / HRIS team, work to prepare and verify biweekly payroll data in coordination with Senior Manager Payroll & HRIS, and Dayforce Managed Services.
• Review time entries, paid leave, overtime, and special pay requests.
• Enter off-cycle payments, deductions, and adjustments (e.g., PTO payout, reimbursements).
• Review payroll previews and flag discrepancies for review with Senior Manager Payroll & HRIS for correction prior to final commit.
• Address payroll inquiries from employees regarding pay stubs, tax withholdings, and deductions.
• Coordinate with Senior Manager Payroll & HRIS to communicate with Ceridian (Dayforce) on updates to payroll policies, benefits, and compliance changes.
• Ensure payroll compliance with all applicable laws and internal policies.
• Partner with Finance on payroll-related General Ledger entries, audits, and reporting.
• HRIS Maintenance (Dayforce)
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS system (e.g., new hires, terminations, salary updates).
• Assist with system updates, testing, and implementations of new features or modules.
• Assist with file uploads, data feeds, and secure distribution to vendors.
• Run regular audits to maintain data integrity.
• Support system training for HR staff and managers when new updates are rolled out.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Generate routine and ad-hoc HR and payroll reports to support decision-making & for accounting purposes.
• Creates custom reports to meet department and agency-wide reporting, audit and compliance requirements.
• Assist requesters in understanding and interpreting data generated from various reports, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.
• Create and update SOPs for payroll and HRIS tasks.
• Support audit requests, compliance filings, and internal controls.
• Assist in distribution of W-2s, tax filings, and other payroll-related documentation as needed.

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