Payroll Specialist

Overview:

The Payroll Specialist provides administrative and transactional support to the payroll team in the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll. This position assists with timekeeping review, payroll data entry, employee record maintenance, document management, employee inquiries, and other recurring payroll activities. The Payroll Specialist helps ensure payroll information is complete, accurate, appropriately approved, and submitted according to established deadlines. This position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to manage deadline-driven work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the payroll team with the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll.
• Reviews employee timecards for completeness, accuracy, and required manager approval.
• Identifies missing punches, unapproved timecards, incorrect pay codes, and other potential discrepancies.
• Communicates with employees and managers to obtain missing information and resolve routine timekeeping issues.
• Supports the administration of payroll deductions, including benefit deductions, garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other authorized deductions.
• Responds to routine employee questions regarding paychecks, direct deposits, deductions, taxes, timekeeping, and payroll schedules.

• Other duties as assigned.