Payroll Specialist
Pay Range: $33.65 to $36.05/hour
JOB CULTURE
The Masons of California are committed to a culture of leadership. Our culture is to provide superior service to the members, residents, and staff through a sound and progressive model of service/care which aligns our mission, vision, and operations.We demonstrate excellence in core service and understand the true value of time, budgets, safety, and satisfaction. We are dedicated to disciplined innovation while creating a culture of continuous quality improvement - we are a learning company.
We are committed to sharing our knowledge and being an organization that naturally attracts the best and brightest talent. We are able to perform both essential functions and measurable behaviors while being team-oriented, caring and honest.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Payroll Manager, performs payroll processing for all Masonic Entities (Grand Lodge, Foundation, Masonic Homes and Acacia Creek) and communicates to the Payroll Manager all problems and concerns relating to Payroll.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Processes semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll
- Reviews /verifies timekeeping information for all employees in Kronos. Follow up managers for any exceptions.
- Reviews, analyzes and verifies payroll reports and documents for accuracy before processing.
- Researches, analyzes and resolves difficult or advanced technical problems or questions related to payroll.
- Coordinates and interacts with federal and state agencies on specialized issues pertaining to employee compensation and deductions.
- Coordinates schedules and conducts training sessions, if needed, to explain and/or update information regarding payroll and timekeeping policies and procedures
- Responds verbally or in writing to payroll-related inquiries, complaints or problems
- Works with HR to maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
- Assists with the quarterly PBJ report
- Distributes employee paystub
- Assists with external audits, special projects and admin tasks related to Payroll
- Performs other tasks assigned by the Payroll Manager
- Competent in the creation and use of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), use of word processing (Microsoft Word)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines
- Must be extremely well-organized and with great attention to detail and confidentiality
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Working knowledge in Workday and ADP a plus
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically:
- AA degree in accounting or business, or equivalent and at least two years of experience in Payroll processing
Benefits
At Grand Lodge, we are looking for team members who would like to combine their passion for helping people, good communication skills, decision-making skills, and great ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career.
In return for your skills, you will be offered:
- A work environment focused on teamwork and support
- Excellent health, wage replacement and other benefits for you and your family’s well-being
- A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan
- Investment in your growth through Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid time off