What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Preformed Line Products?
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the input and output of the bi-weekly payroll through ADP for multiple locations. You will verify the accuracy of employee payroll information in the ADP system and reconcile hourly wage garnishments and medical deductions. This role will also serve as a backup to Officers and the salary payroll.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reviews and ensures that the payroll is accurately prepared and reflects relative changes for current pay-period.
- Administers bi-weekly preparation of hours input through each outside plant location (Rogers, Albemarle, and Peninsula) and inputs part-time salary hours, reviews and inputs Rogers A&S sick hours.
- Sets up employee banking information for direct deposit of their pay.
- Processes all required and voluntary withholdings/deductions (401k, United Way, 401K Loans, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, LTD, HSA, HSA match, Flex, Dependent care, Uniforms, Child Support, Garnishments, etc.) for payment.
- Prepares bi-weekly payroll deposits for net payroll, tax and wage attachments, flexible spending and HSA payments for PLP locations.
- Sends bi-weekly 401K deferrals and loans to Fidelity.
- Works with ADP client representative to resolve any payroll discrepancies or issues.
- Reconciles the wage garnishments and medical deductions for hourly employees.
- Files Change in status forms, tax withholding forms, timesheets and all corresponding documents.
- Works with all outside locations and HR to resolve any issues.
- Runs reports in ADP for monthly 401k and Profit Sharing reports before giving to Treasury personnel.
- Is backup person for processing salary and officer’s payroll.
- Process and monitor garnishments and child support orders.
- Verifies and approves self service payroll transactions.
- Process monthly medical billings for employees on a leave/layoff and retirees.
- Enter journal entries for biweekly payrolls for 401K, 401K Loans, HSA, Taxes, and Garnishments.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Associate's degree in Business/Accounting preferred or a combination of a high school diploma and five years of previous Payroll experience.
- Five years of experience performing Payroll with ADP payroll systems is preferred. Payroll tax knowledge required.
- Requires proficiency with personal computer applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Must be detail oriented with excellent aptitude for figures.
Schedule
- Fulltime
- Standard office hours with flextime
Benefits:
- 401(k) with a company match equal to 25% of the first 8% of pre-tax dollars contributed by the employee for the first two years
- Enrollment in company profit sharing after two years
- Medical, dental & vision insurance, including free preventative care
- Wellness & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
- Paid time off, paid company holidays, and vacation purchase program
- Short & long-term disability
- Parental & family leave; military leave
- Inclusive & welcoming company culture
- Career development & tuition assistance
- Student loan debt repayment program
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