Payroll Specialist

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to join our team in Lithonia, GA. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee payroll records, resolving payroll-related questions, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various duties in connection with payroll preparation.
• Investigate and adjust reported pay irregularities.
• Prepare appropriate federal, state, and local forms as required.
• Prepare special reports for tax and social security requirements and insurance purposes.
• Post payroll to Ledger.
• Prepare multi-state child support and tax garnishment withholdings
• Assist with 401k deposits and company match.
• Knowledge of company benefits and proper deductions.
• Filing of necessary documents.
• Distribute and mail paycheck stubs that are requested.
• Confidentially maintain all personnel files, changes of status and payroll records.
• Assist Payroll Manager as needed.
• Perform additional related duties and assignments as directed by Management

Required Skills:

• Associated degree and/or at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Must be able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a dynamic environment
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines and a team player
• Ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality
• General office experience – especially Microsoft Excel and exceptional mathematical skills
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll, garnishments, and benefits distribution
• Knowledge of HR/Payroll system functions required; ADP experience preferred

Environment and Physical Requirements:

The majority of the work week will be in office. Duties to include administrative functions using the phone, computer and communicating with people. This job will require occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. Must be able to sit a minimum of 8 hours per day, perform keyboard operations a minimum of 6 hours per day, and must be able to stand and climb stairs as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired pay expectation?

Experience:

• Payroll: 2 years (Required)
• ADP: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lithonia, GA 30058 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $28