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Job Overview: Payroll Specialist
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse employee population. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and in-depth knowledge of payroll practices, tax regulations, and compliance standards. The Payroll Specialist will analyze payroll data, resolve discrepancies, audit employee records, and support year-end reporting and reconciliation processes.
This is a ONSITE position in Springfield, Missouri.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage large volume of payroll information to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies by researching and reviewing information provided.
- Analyze payroll data using excel.
- Audit employee information and coordinate updates needed with internal business partners.
- Create and maintain payroll software standard work. Assist with training end users.
- Assist with Year End activities.
- Perform other related duties and/or special projects as directed by Supervisor
- Degree in business or finance.
- CPP certification; if not certified, currently working on achieving certification.
- Minimum 5-7 years of payroll experience; Healthcare preferred.
- Must have payroll tax reconciliation, auditing and working with payroll provider to ensure correct tax filing are made timely and properly.
- Experienced with applying for tax IDs.
- Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience with at least 2 years in a managerial position.
- Advanced Excel skills required (advanced use of pivot tables, X and V lookups) and database management.
- Ability to create tables, graphs and reports.
- Experience with an HCM system (UKG, ADP, WorkDay, etc.) is required.
- Superior customer service and excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Teams, Word, Outlook);
- Solid understanding of multi-state payroll and payroll tax is preferred.
- Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
- Ability to organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.