What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Excel Group?
Position Summary: Excel Group is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to join its corporate office in the Baton Rouge area. This position requires a minimum of two years of experience processing weekly payroll for multiple employee groups. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, dependable, professional, and able to provide excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
This position requires strong data entry skills, basic Excel proficiency, 10-key skills, and the ability to accurately review, reconcile, and process payroll information. Experience with Viewpoint and/or pVault/Paperless is preferred.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for meeting payroll processing deadlines
- Activate, calculate, and withhold garnishments
- Track paid leave accruals
- Calculate pay changes and retroactive payments
- Accurately calculate employee pay in compliance with applicable state and federal minimum wage and deduction requirements
- Enter payroll data into software systems and reconcile/review timesheets to identify, correct, and prevent errors
- Assist employees with payroll-related questions, including researching and resolving paycheck issues or pay discrepancies
- Communicate effectively with on-site administration and employees regarding payroll matters
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of payroll processing experience preferred
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Basic Excel skills required; intermediate Excel skills preferred
- Experience with Viewpoint and/or pVault/Paperless preferred
- Strong data entry skills and PC proficiency
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees and site administration
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work well under pressure
- Professional attitude and strong customer service skills
Schedule: This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday in office
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with ViewPoint and/or pVault/Paperless?
Experience:
- Payroll: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22