What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Payroll Specialist position at Hunter Hamilton?
Hunter Hamilton is partnered with an established and growing company who is seeking to bring on a Sr. Payroll Specialist in their Pasadena office. This is an onsite position, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday. This is a contract-to-hire role, as they have a long-term need.
They have been in business for over 90 years, are an employee-owned company, and are a top mechanical contractor nationwide. They are licensed in over 15 states and are rapidly growing.
Summary
Under the direction of the Payroll Manager and receiving daily instruction from the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely with minimal errors.
Duties
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
About Us
Hunter Hamilton is a high-performance professional search firm specializing connecting finance, HR, operations, and legal talent with leading employers.
Hunter Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hunter Hamilton offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.
They have been in business for over 90 years, are an employee-owned company, and are a top mechanical contractor nationwide. They are licensed in over 15 states and are rapidly growing.
Summary
Under the direction of the Payroll Manager and receiving daily instruction from the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely with minimal errors.
Duties
- Processing of weekly payroll, including data entry of time, checking for errors, and preparing paychecks and direct deposit files.
- Preparation of union fringe benefit reports; this includes compilation of data; preparation of check requests and report submission.
- Maintaining pay and fringe benefit information in computer using JDE and HCM.
- Timely responses to general questions, payroll issues, and
- Responding to EDD benefit/new hire inquires.
- Inputting new and rehire employee personnel information in the system.
- Performing general office duties, such as filing, copying, distribution, etc.
- Order stop payments and prepare manual checks.
- Research payroll job cost corrections.
- Preparation of benefit reports and/or input of benefit deductions.
- Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
- Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Federal and State wage and hour laws.
- Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance.
- Perform compliances for unclaimed property payroll checks.
- Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc.).
- Answers Human Resources and Accounting department questions related to payroll matters and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- General office duties, i.e., filing, copying, phones.
- Experience processing with Oracle JD Edwards is highly preferred
- 5 years of previous Payroll experience.
- 5 years of Data Entry experience into an accounting/payroll system.
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel required.
- Accurate 10-key by touch with 9000ks/min (10K keystrokes preferred) and demonstrated 99.9% data-entry accuracy.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required. Must be able to investigate, document and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with minimal errors.
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
About Us
Hunter Hamilton is a high-performance professional search firm specializing connecting finance, HR, operations, and legal talent with leading employers.
Hunter Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hunter Hamilton offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.
Salary : $28 - $34