Payroll Specialist

Ridgewells Catering is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Specialist. This position plays a critical role in ensuring payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Payroll is much more than pushing a button to make paychecks happen. It requires auditing, reconciliation, reporting, compliance, and problem-solving to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, every time. The successful candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, and a commitment to consistently meeting payroll processing deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Other responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Prepare, audit, and process assigned payrolls under the direction of the Director of Payroll.
• Review and reconcile employee timecards, pay rates, including regular rate of pay calculations, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with federal and state wage and hour regulations.
• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
• Prepare and review payroll audit reports, reconciliation reports, and overtime reports to verify payroll accuracy before payroll is processed.
• Verify new hire information, compensation changes, retroactive adjustments, and final pay calculations.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities.
• Maintain payroll records while ensuring the confidentiality and security of sensitive employee information.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, increase efficiency, and enhance accuracy.
• Performs other duties associated with the position that are reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business”.