Payroll specialist job description
A payroll specialist is responsible for managing all payroll-related processes, including the company's budget and expenses. Their duties include preparing and releasing payrolls, processing taxes, and preparing detailed financial reports.
Example payroll specialist requirements on a job description
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources or other related field.
- Strong understanding of payroll systems and processes.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Knowledge of payroll and wage laws.
- Experience in payroll administration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Time management and organizational skills.
Payroll specialist job description example 1
Rainbow Shops payroll specialist job description
Audit weekly payroll records for approximately 200 stores consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws. Performs payroll reconciliation, identifies, researches and resolves variances and payroll related issues ensuring corrections/adjustment are processed to correct identified errors.
Verify eligibility for vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Track employee paid and unpaid leave of absence (FMLA, LOA).
Review and enter Personnel Change Forms including new/ re-hires, terminations, transfers, salary changes, position changes and address changes into the Lawson payroll system.
Record changes affecting wages, such as: tax exemptions, insurance coverage, 401(k) contributions and loan payments.
Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers and resolve issues with a high level of customer service and integrity.
Collaborate with team members as necessary to ensure deadlines are met.
Process direct deposit and pay card enrollment forms accurately and timely.
Ensure all internal controls and procedures are followed.
Responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and exercising confidentiality.
Fulfill W-2 form copy requests.
Assist the payroll manager with report preparation and special projects as assigned.
Reporting Relationships
This position reports to the Payroll Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate MUST:
Have a minimum of 3-4 years of experience working in a payroll department.
Possess strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax withholding and gross up calculations.
Interpret and apply the Company’s payroll and benefit polices.
Perform duties with a high level of accuracy and detail.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Could multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Be dependable and be able to work outside of the standard work schedule to ensure payroll processing deadlines are met.
Effectively work independently and within a team.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and have a strong desire to learn and succeed!
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Undergraduate degree.
Experience with Lawson PR/HR.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Bilingual – Spanish
Benefits:
Annual compensation review program
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
401k retirement savings plan (with generous company match)
Medical, dental, vision, life & disability and other insurance benefits...even pet care!
Health Savings and Transit Accounts
Merchandise discounts
Health and financial wellness programs
Holiday, birthday and length of service recognition
Onsite fitness center and employee cafeteria
Free/ secured parking
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Company DescriptionRainbow is fast growing and offers opportunity for development and growth. We are very successful in our market niches. We are in growth mode and are looking in for people who want longevity and to grow with the Company. Good attendance and punctuality is a must with the ability to follow instructions and work well independently and with others. The qualified candidate will have a strong work ethic, pay close attention to detail, have good organizational skills, willingness to learn and the desire to make a career.Rainbow employees enjoy being part of a progressive and rapidly growing organization. Our staff is hard working, loyal and dedicated. In addition, we provide many opportunities for growth and a career path. In fact, over 60% of our management team is promoted internally and we have add 60-80 new stores per year on average.
Great benefits, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k), paid time off, weekly pay and employee discounts. Competitive pay rate based on experience.
Payroll specialist job description example 2
NVIDIA payroll specialist job description
This role requires extensive payroll and employment tax background, and excellent communication skills. This person must be self-motivated, driven to work independently with limited oversight, and able to work collaboratively across other international payroll regions. In addition, the role requires flexibility and willingness to change in roles and responsibilities, and the ability to travel. This is a 12 month fixed term contract role.
What you'll be doing:
Member of the Global Payroll team and assistant of 16 European payrolls including but not exhaustive:
Manage and support the day-to-day payroll compliance requirements, including accurate, complete and timely processing of payroll, including all remittances and filings with the appropriate tax authorities and payments to employees.Gathering information such as pension insurance, health insurance - registering with the required agencies, providing documents for employees to sign and discuss.Month end payroll processing.Support for additional EMEA payrolls.Conducting Payroll inductions including detailing explanation for international new starters/transfers.Customer service focused with detail on employee support and personal data confidentiality Maintain payroll files and records.Coordination with third parties, such as auditors, tax authorities and payroll suppliers.Partner with all key stakeholders to ensure the responsibilities and objectives of the payroll department are successfully met, including HR, the Company's external payroll service providers, and the Company's banking partners. Specifically, to ensure the accurate, complete, and timely execution of payroll processing, including, coordinating and securing payroll data inputs, validating all related data, and ensuring timely payment/credit to the bank accounts of employees.Partner with Finance teams in India to create and post month end journals, flux reporting, month end balance sheet reconciliation analysis and all payroll accounting.Manage and monitor all the Company's policies and procedures related to payroll to ensure requirements are followed consistently and in full for each payroll cycle.Provide day-to-day assistance to employee inquiries and provide education and support, as needed.
What we need to see:
Payroll Certification required.Pensions and Benefits experience.Finance experience an advantage..Minimum 5 + years of extensive payroll experience in a global payroll environment, including international payroll tax regimes and stock-based compensation. Specific experience with Europe is a distinct advantage.Extensive knowledge of payroll systems, controls and compliance frameworks.Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook) required. Excellent organizational, project and time management skills with ability to multi-task.Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail required.Ability to influence various levels of the organization across different regions and business units.Must be a team player with a global mindset, equally successful at working independently or in large groups.Ability and willingness to be flexible and adapt to rapidly changing work environments, roles and responsibilities, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.Fluency in English.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Payroll specialist job description example 3
Installed Building Products payroll specialist job description
Installed Building Products (IBP) is seeking a talented, dependable and dedicated Payroll Specialist. IBP is an installation contractor with over 9,500 employees at 210 locations throughout the lower 48 U.S. states. Our commitment to quality and dedication to providing customers unparalleled service each and every day is shared by every IBP employee, from our branches across the country to our regional offices and our Support Group office in Columbus, Ohio.
Why we love it here: remote and in-office work flexibility, robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, accident and critical illness, company paid life, retirement plans), paid time off, and plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement! We pride ourselves in supporting our teammates' quest for additional training and certifications outside of what we provide by paying for those opportunities
What You Can Expect
As a
Payroll Specialist
, and part of a large Payroll supportive team, you will leverage your multi-state payroll experience to balance payrolls, print, sort, and mail checks, and audit payroll reports for around 2,000 employees every week. Your work extends to processing hires, entering W-4s, updating direct deposits and other employee data changes related to Payroll via the Human Capital Management System, UltiPro (now UKG). Payroll can be challenging; the IBP Payroll Department prides itself in empowering the team to formulate solutions to any problems that may come up! We ensure our team members receive the proper tools and training they need to succeed and excel in their role.
Help us continue to instill confidence and pay our great people, great pay.
To Be Successful- Minimum of 1-2 years multi-state Payroll experience, preferred
- HS Diploma required
- Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
- Must be able to drive a car and lift light to moderate weight.