Payroll Specialist

1.     PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process biweekly payroll, performing necessary clerical, and payroll functions needed to complete task.

2.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

·       Set up hourly new hires in Paycor.

·       Set up temporary employees in Time on Demand. (back up)

·       Assign and maintain schedules for all hourly employees.

·       Audit department time sheets daily. E-mail Group Leaders/Managers with time issues.

·       Process timesheet corrections in time clock database.

·       Review Daily Attendance Sheets for potential pay related issues.

·       Verify Leave Requests are being processed by Group Leaders/Managers in a timely manner.

·       Verify approved vacation days in system are applied to the correct date and pay period.

·       Entering payroll deductions for uniforms, garnishments, child supports, and 401K unto payroll system.

·       Enter employee direct deposit forms into payroll database.

·       Transfer time clock data to payroll system biweekly for processing.

·       Run/save final reports. (back up)

·       Transmit payroll to Paycor. (back up)

·       Assist all departments with payroll related inquires.

·       Respond to requests from external agencies on matters relating to payroll.

·       As necessary, calculate manual checks.

·       Maintain payroll files and box files for storage.

·       Backup for payroll orientation when supervisor is unavailable.

·       Verify all payroll documents have required signatures prior to submission for processing.

·       Perform related duties as required.

3.     QUALIFICATIONS:

·       High school diploma.

·       Associates degree or equivalent experience.

·       Previous Payroll experience.

·       Data entry and good record keeping techniques.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·       Proficient in Microsoft business applications (Word and Excel)

·       Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

·       Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information received.

4.     PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee must have the ability to:

·       See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids.

·       Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone.

·       Speak so that the others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone.

·       Enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter, operate standard office equipment and use a telephone.

5.     ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

·       Work indoors, in a standard office environment.

·       Safety glasses, steel toe shoes, & hat are required at all times on the plant floor.

·       Exposed to heat at times during summer months on plant floor.

·       Upper noise levels requiring hearing protection on plant floor.