Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process high volume weekly and off-cycle payrolls for multiple unions timely and accurately in accordance with company policy, union agreements and federal and state regulations.
• Perform payroll duties requiring knowledge of standard practices used in the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of payroll and payroll records.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed timely.
• Prepare special payments, complex pay and payroll deduction calculations ensuring compliance with company policies, union contracts and federal and state regulations.
• Identify, research, and assist in the resolution of payroll related discrepancies.
• Reconcile payroll and validate confirmed reports prior to submitting payroll for closing and dispersing.
• Understand proper taxation of all employee payments including employer paid benefits.
• Stay current on regulatory, legal and other payroll developments to foresee and/or address payroll initiatives and issues.
• Research and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with employees and departments.
• Perform each assigned task, exercising routine methods and mechanics of the job and requesting assistance when unusual circumstances arise.
• Ensure records are maintained according to record retention requirements.

Qualifications

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required,
• Basic accounting knowledge preferred.
• Three to five years multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Data entry experience.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of payroll processes and systems, particularly in a union environment.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal payroll regulations with an emphasis on multi-state and local taxation.
• MS Office and computer skills.
• Excellent organizational, reading, and interpretation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain confidential information.
• High degree of professionalism and solid ability in delivering high quality customer service and establishing/maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Ownership of work.

Work Environment

Our team members are our family, so we help our team members care for their families. The rewards of joining GES are extensive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Here are some of the highlights:

• Competitive salaries
• 401K with company match
• Healthcare/vision/dental insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Career development program
• Employee assistance program
• Vacation time
• Community involvement opportunities
• Team activities

And much more...