If you enjoy interacting with a dynamic group of people, embrace challenges, and have a positive and community-oriented spirit, do not miss out on this exciting career opportunity!

The Specialist - Payroll is primarily responsible for all aspects of payroll processing. The Payroll Specialist will work both independently and collaboratively with the HR team and all departments and staff. The ideal candidate will have proficient Excel skills (pivot tables, V-look up, formulas), excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to quickly assess priorities. Proven experience with payroll including a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices, knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field, trustworthy attention to confidentiality, outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail is essential. Knowledge of and experience in Paycor software as well as a social services environment is preferred but not required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Competencies 

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Little to no travel is expected for this position. 

Hybrid (Onsite: 3 days per week)

•Associate degree (or other 2-year degree), or equivalent.

•At least 3 years of experience in payroll processing. 

$24.03-$28.84/hourly

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. DWC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B.

Downtown Women’s Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and actively seeks candidates who reflect the rich diversity of the communities that we serve. We are committed to a work environment that embraces and promotes individuality and inclusion. We believe that diversity and inclusion of varied perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences are essential to our organization’s effectiveness, and allow us to serve our clients in the respectful, responsive, and understanding way that they deserve. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental or physical disability, marital status, pregnancy, military and veteran status, medical condition, geography, socio-economic status, and other unique attributes that make us who we are.

Downtown Women’s Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.