Payroll Specialist - Robert Half

Job Summary: The Payroll Coordinator will process weekly, and semi-monthly payroll and maintain employee time records.

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• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, bonuses, garnishments or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information, like new hires, terminations and changes to pay rates.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, retirement and other deductions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation and balancing.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with payroll software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and partner information.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; advanced working knowledge of Excel preferred.
• Prior experience in Plex ERP and Paychex Flex HRIS, preferred.

• Three to five years of related experience required.
• Prior Experience in Manufacturing, Distribution or Automotive environment, preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

• Union, Payroll
• 101 - 500 Employees, Plex, Paychex Payroll, Payroll Taxes, Payroll
• Garnishments, Payroll Tax Reporting, Weekly Payroll, Year-end Payroll