The Talent / Payroll Specialist
The Talent / Payroll Specialist is a crucial role responsible for managing and ensuring the accurate and timely administration of payroll operational tasks. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, a deep understanding of payroll regulations, and a customer-service mindset to support both new and existing employees.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll & Benefits Administration
Payroll Processing :
- Assist in processing bi-weekly payroll for all employees (exempt, and non-exempt) using the company's payroll system (e.g., ADP, Workday).
- Review and verify timecards, wage computations, sales incentive, bonuses, and tax withholdings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Administer and process all payroll deductions, and garnishments.
Compliance & Reporting :
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.Support audits and legal requests.Assist with year-end payroll activities and reporting.Benefits & HRIS Maintenance :
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding pay and taxes.Administer and process terminations for all company benefit plans (health, dental, 401(k), HSA).Ensure the HRIS / Payroll system data is accurate, up-to-date, and secure.Maintain and organize personnel files, both physical and digital, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.Required Qualifications :
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience directly processing payroll for an organization of 6,000+ employees.Proven proficiency with a major payroll software platform (e.g., ADP, Workday).Solid understanding of payroll tax laws (federal, state, and local) and general HR compliance principles.Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.High degree of professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting basic payroll functionsSkills & Competencies :
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.