Description

Payroll Specialist 

Job Category: Human Resources

Location: West Virginia 

Job Type: Full Time; Non-Exempt

Reporting Structure: Reports to Human Resources Director with no direct reports 

Company Description

GreenPower Motor Company, Inc. (GreenPower) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector.

Brief Description

The Payroll Specialist will process bi-weekly payroll and benefits transactions, oversee tax deductions, filings and compliance using Paylocity. 

Responsibilities

• Audit employee time and labor data submitted by various offices and interact with supervisors as required to verify data and resolve discrepancies.
• Process payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Establish and ensure accuracy of federal, state and local taxes, social security contributions, employee benefit contributions, fringe benefits, garnishments and other deductions of employee paychecks.
• Assist with balancing of payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Analyze and respond to inquiries from employees regarding paycheck amounts, deductions, leave accruals, direct deposit and other concerns.
• Processes garnishments and communicate garnishment information to all parties.
• Research payroll tax payments and data discrepancies with federal, state and local agencies, and work with tax agencies as well as internal staff for resolution.
• Work with payroll system to ensure that the company is in compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements, establishing state tax, unemployment tax and local city/territory accounts as necessary. Responsible for monitoring and completing tax filings as necessary.
• Pull various payroll reports from HRIS system.
• Perform Verifications of Employment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years payroll processing and HRIS experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or comparable experience, in addition to the years of experience stated above.
• Experience processing benefits transactions is preferred.
• Experience using Paylocity is preferred.
• Experience with payroll tax issues and filings.
• Proven ability to complete work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong and proven customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, but requests for alternate schedules may be approved. At times it may be necessary to flex this schedule in order to meet the demands of offices in a different time zone.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GreenPower Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ancestry, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter and a resume by email to hr@greenpowermotor.com with Payroll Specialist in the subject line. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

Compensation for this position will be in the range of $23 to $25 per hour.

Qualified candidates will generally work a 40-hour work week, GreenPower offers benefits including health/dental/vision/prescription drug plan, flexible benefits plan, 401(K) retirement savings plan, life and disability benefits, paid holidays, paid vacation and tuition reimbursement.