Payroll Specialist

This position is responsible to provide support in all areas of complex payroll including but not limited to hours and earnings, statutory and voluntary deductions, garnishments, 401k, termination and final checks, and special projects. Qualified Candidate is also responsible to prepare reports in conformance with legislated requirements or company needs and address employees concerns regarding PR issues.

Responsibilities

• Consistently meet daily deliverables for employee maintenance updates in ADP and JDE
• Review and update all automated entries using established ADP Workflow processes
• Maintain audits and controls between ADP/GL and JDE to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Appropriate application of payroll entries using accepted accounting standards and BELFOR practice and processes.
• Adhere to all BELFOR Policies and DOL regulations when processing payroll hours, earnings and deductions.
• Participate in continuing education to expand career and stay up to date on legislation or process changes
• Identify areas of concern in system and work with Manager on resolution.
• Assist in the development and continuing improvement efforts to establish Belfor USA Group, Inc and the Payroll Department as World Class in the industry.
• Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
  
  

Requirements

• Update and reconcile payroll balance sheets on a biweekly basis.
• Entry of Employee information including, but not limited to, new hires, terms, rate changes, tax and address changes.
• Review of weekly hours submittals from field offices to ensure they adhere to DOL regulations as well as meet corporate financial requirements
• Manage Payroll Help Desk and provide timely responses to field office questions or concerns.
• Certified payroll billing information as required
• Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people's property and information
• Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Two years' experience working with payroll and time recording systems
• Excellent time management, problem solving, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to proactively support field office staff and interact with all levels of employees.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple projects.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel and payroll and time recording software.
• ADP Etime, ADP WFN and JD Edwards is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of payroll, tax and labor regulations and requirements
• Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent telephone skills.
• Ability to work well with others, maintain professional interaction with co-workers and vendors.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting from 5-40 lbs, unassisted (from 0-15% of the time)
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks
• The ability to bend, crouch, or stand as necessary.
• Ability to use mobile device for time collection and expense reporting
  
  

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

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.