Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team at Pennant Services. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 6,500 employees.

The ideal candidate will have experience with timekeeping and payroll software, such as Workday, Homecare Home Base, ADP, Kronos, Infor, SAP, UltiPro, QuickBooks, or Ceridian. Additionally, they will have a strong knowledge of rules and regulations of multi-state taxation and basic understanding of payroll withholding procedures.

The Payroll Specialist will also provide training for administrative personnel at remote locations who are responsible for collecting and verifying employee time and attendance.

The successful candidate will be able to establish and maintain cooperative and positive working relationships, and will have a proven track record with payroll system testing and report writing.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a choice of medical, dental and vision plans, retirement savings opportunities through a 401(k), company match and various other features.

We believe in great work, and we celebrate our employees' efforts and accomplishments both locally and companywide, recognizing people daily through our Moments of Truth Program.

We provide employees with a wide range of free e-courses through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes main pay period and off-cycle payrolls for a variety of pay schedules and pay groups.
• Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Reviews payroll records to ensure that changes in exemption status, allowances, insurance coverage, retirement contributions, and payroll impacts due to job title and department/division transfers are correct.
• Calculates wages, including overtime, bonuses, and special pay types.
• Determines employee tax deductions including, federal, state, and various local payroll taxes.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Communicates payroll information and troubleshoots issues by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Protects employee information and payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Builds effective relationships with all operational personnel.

Requirements:

• Experience with a timekeeping and payroll software such as Workday (a plus), Homecare Home Base, ADP, Kronos, Infor, SAP, UltiPro, QuickBooks, or Ceridian is required.
• Able to establish and maintain cooperative and positive working relationships.
• Strong knowledge of rules and regulations of multi-state taxation.
• Basic understanding of payroll withholding procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Organized, detail-oriented, diplomatic, proactive, self-motivated, dependable, and driven by excellence.
• Proven track record with payroll system testing and report writing.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent related experience.
• 1+ years of Payroll Experience preferred.