Title: Payroll Specialist Department: HR

Bargaining Unit: NBU Grade: N/A

Position Type: Non-Exempt Hours: 40

Location: Tampa - Hybrid

PositionSummary

The Payroll Specialist assists in performing payroll functions in accordance with the Company guidelines and legislative requirements.

"Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role."

KeyDutiesandResponsibilities

• Assists in ensuring accurate payroll processing by collecting, validating, and organizing Company and, employee data.
• Assists with audits and verifies payroll related data including new hires, terminated employees, changes to employee personal information, and employee pay or status changes.
• Assists in verifying timesheet completeness and calculations; ensures appropriate approvals have been administered and special pay codes have been applied accurately.
• Reviews and enters union employee deductions in accordance with state and Collective Bargaining Agreement rules.
• Assists with miscellaneous audit requests
• Assists with triage of the payroll email box and responds to payroll related questions and resolves issues.
• Prepares and reconciles union dues including payments to unions.
• Provides standard and ad-hoc reporting as needed.
• Assists with state and federal compliance reporting.
• Handles various payroll related duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MinimumQualifications

• High school diploma of GED
• 2 years of Workday Payroll processing experience
• 2 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and standard payroll processing practices.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills
• Computer proficiency including MS Office tools and applications.

PreferredQualifications

• Associates degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee pay.

• 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 of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WorkingConditions/PhysicalEffort

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Disability Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state law, it is the policy of Zenith American Solutions to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruiting Department at recruiting@zenith-american.com, and we would be happy to assist you.

ZAS's Mission, Vision & Values

As a member of the ZAS team, each employee agrees to embrace and live out the mission, vision and core values of ZAS. The values we live and work by are:

• We focus on relationships
• We take risks thoughtfully
• Ethical behavior
• Performance and accountability
• We strive to win, but not at all costs

Zenith American Solutions, Inc.

Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise.

Zenith American Solutions, Inc. is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 44 offices nationwide. The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944.

We believe the best way to realize our better systems for better service philosophy is to hire the best employees. We look for talented individuals who share our dedication to high-quality work, exceptional service and mutual respect. If you're interested in working in an environment where people - employees and clients - really matter, consider bringing your talents to Zenith American!

Internals to Apply:

If you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, please submit an application. All applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the Internal Posting Deadline in order to be considered prior to external applicants.

• Zenith American Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Zenith does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, physical or mental disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, pregnancy, status as a parent, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.