Payroll Specialist

SUMMARY:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for all aspects of day-to-day payroll and per capita processing. This includes processing payroll on bi-weekly and monthly basis in a timely manner in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure accurate and timeliness of payroll in accordance to legal requirements and company policies.
• Process and reconcile all bi-weekly, monthly and supplemental distributions for employees and members.
• Process status changes, terminations and employee actions.
• Assists to ensure payroll taxes are deposited and reported accurately and timely according to filing requirements, and assist with quarterly/annual reporting and resolving inquiries.
• Review, balance and perform data entry of all timecards, garnishment management, including set up, reconciliation and administration.
• Assist to process, administer and reconcile Tribal Member loans.
• 401(k) and Cafeteria Plan administration and reconciliation.
• Accurate processing of all regular, vacation, sick, holiday and overtime hours.
• Effectively provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and members by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Create standard and custom reports, as needed, using data stored in the payroll database for analysis. Respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Demonstrate and maintain a positive customer service focus to both internal and external customers.
• Keeps knowledge current on payroll law.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Protection of the assets of Pechanga Tribal Government.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years payroll processing experience required.
• HRMS and MIP knowledge preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including a solid proficiency in MS Excel required. Familiarity with Crystal Reporting desired.
• Knowledge of payroll tax law and tax reporting requirements.
• Must be able to accurately type and operate 10 key calculator required.
• Must have experience and qualifications to perform payroll activities independently.
• This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment and random testing.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation