Payroll Specialist
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team corporate. The Payroll Specialist will be primarily responsible for providing timely and accurate payroll processing of biweekly payrolls. Will also be responsible for entering payroll adjustments, processing garnishments, commissions, and various other payments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for all aspects of processing payroll data
Enter payroll adjustments into the system, process garnishments, commissions and various other payments
Responsible for quarterly reconciliations of payrolls
Ensure all relevant changes and information are included in payroll with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness, in a very fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Set up and maintain payroll-related activities (enrollments, terminations, COBRA, funding) and process employee changes
Report writing to extract data from HRIS systems to create business intelligence reports for management and auditors
Annual preparation of W-2’s and year – end tax adjustments
Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 2 plus years’ experience processing payroll required
Experience processing hourly and salaried payrolls, as well as union payrolls
Knowledge in Accounting – preferred
Well-developed analytical and problem solving abilities
Experience writing reports and business correspondence
This position may be based in any of San Jose or San Rafael office. Periodic travel to San Rafael will be required, particularly during training, and at least once per month thereafter
Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office
Ability to review deliverables to ensure accuracy
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years of payroll