PEO Payroll Specialist I

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary SWBC PEO representative and primary contact with assigned clients and shared employees
• Responsible for all aspects of payroll for the assigned employees facilitating timely and accurate processing of multi-state, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll schedules
• Maintains payroll-related accounts and processes multi-state payroll
• Responsible for reconciliation and accuracy of payroll system
• Prepares forms, enters data into payroll system, computes wages and deductions, and posts to payroll records
• Interacts with clients regarding payroll questions and problem resolution
• Maintains and processes appropriate records to support all payroll transactions including salary changes, deduction changes, terminations, and name and address changes
• Works with clients to resolve payroll issues and/or discrepancies
• Processes garnishments
• Collects and ensures new hire paperwork and appropriate documents are processed accurately in the payroll and timekeeping systems
• Maintains W-4 and I-9 documents for all client new hires and processes E-Verify
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in payroll processing, garnishments & general deductions, and W-2 & I-9 maintenance
• Based upon client payroll processing assignment, it is possible that a minimum of three (3) years of experience with auto dealership payroll processing, garnishments & general deductions, and W-2 & I-9 maintenance may be required
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Working knowledge of processing job costed and certified payrolls
• Knowledge of time clock systems
• Knowledge of the Department of Labor and Fair Labor Standards Act in regards to payroll and overtime
• Working knowledge of personal computers and payroll database systems
• Working knowledge of handling routine payroll tasks and effectively communicating the results
• Proficient skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills
• Strong listening skills with the ability to focus on detail, demonstrate accuracy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Able to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative
• Able to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others
• Able to process multiple payrolls for numerous clients with various payroll schedules
• Able to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Able to multi-task and adapt to change
• Able to sit for long periods of time performing sedentary activities.

Tech Stack

• C++

Benefits

• Competitive overall compensation package
• Work/Life balance
• Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
• Years of Service awards
• Career enhancement and growth opportunities
• Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
• Continuing education and career certifications
• Variety of healthcare coverage options
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
• Lucrative Wellness Program