Payroll Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a diligent Payroll Specialist in the Linthicum area of Maryland. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be charged with managing various aspects of the payroll process, from maintaining accurate records to ensuring the accuracy of payments. This role requires a strong background in payroll and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the distribution and collection of all timesheets each pay period, including maintaining the electronic time and attendance system.

• Verify the accuracy of hours worked and wages to be paid.

• Ensure the correctness of hours and/or other earnings entered into the payroll system before final processing.

• Assist in the corporate payroll process.

• Provide support to employees with clocking in/out, correct errors, and unlock accounts in HRIS.

• Generate daily reports to monitor if any employees have failed to clock in or out.

• Support the Accounts Payable team as required.

• Use settlement summaries to update loan officer’s commission sheets.

• Prepare and send all Retail Branch payroll reports to Branch Managers.

• Enter and submit all Retail Branch payroll reports into the HRIS and check for accuracy.

• Update changes in employee information such as tax and banking information as needed.

• Track all missed benefit deductions for the branches and ensure that they are taken on the next possible payroll.

• Ensure the accuracy of Settlement sheets and commission sheets and submit them for final approval.

• Organize checks received from the HRIS before payday.

• Update payroll invoices submitted by Retail Branch Administration to the branches on a monthly basis.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of Excel Formulas and VLOOKUP
• Familiarity with HR Payroll Systems and Payroll software
• Experience with ADP Payroll, Paychex Payroll and other Automated Payroll systems
• Demonstrable ability to manage Full Cycle Payroll for 101-500 Employees
• Knowledge of Payroll Taxes, Payroll Tax Reporting, and Deductions including Special Payroll Deductions and Voluntary Deductions
• Experience with Multi-state Payroll and Multistate Payroll practices
• Understanding of W2 and Form 1099 preparation and processing
• Ability to manage Payroll - Garnishments and Withholdings
• Familiarity with benefits payroll and bi-Monthly Payroll
• Experience with processing Approved Timesheets and Employee Timesheets
• Ability to handle Payroll Management responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency.

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