Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payroll. The position will serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and best practices. By ensuring the integrity and accuracy of payroll data, the Payroll Specialist supports the organization's commitment to employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Essential Job Functions

• Review time data for missing information or errors
• Contact supervisors and managers to correct missing, inconsistent or inaccurate data and rectify problems as a result of the audit.
• Corrects errors identified in the audit.
• Perform self-audit and audit of other Payroll staff’s entries.
• Enter approved payroll corrections for prior pay adjustments
• Calculates retroactive payments and manual adjustments as necessary
• Process termination pays, either through the system or manually.
• Coordinate with HR on payment of employees on Leave of Absence.
• Ensures accurate accrual records conducting research, historical review, and corrections as needed for employee inquiries.
• Maintains payroll records for internal requirements and government wage and tax reporting.
• Answer employees’ questions in relation to their paycheck and accruals.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Education

• High School Diploma required
• PREFERRED: AA degree in Accounting, HR or general business or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in payrool, HR, Accounting or customer service functions and data entries of varied functions

Other Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and understanding of Wage and Tax Laws in relation to payroll function.
• Excellent data entry skills in terms of speed and accuracy and working knowledge of common office software.
• High attention to details.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work within a tight time schedule.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• High energy, enthusiasm and commitment towards the mission, goals and values of Catalyst Family and HR.

Shift Type: Full Time, Hybrid (minimum 4 days in office)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Personal Health Advocate
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Commuter pre-tax benefit
• Discounted childcare
• Access to the Calm app
• Tickets at Work employee discounts

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.