Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Hershey, PA
Type: Contract 3-6 months

Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll & time module, employee tax profile updates, compliance reporting, and ServiceNow case management to ensure consistent payroll support across regions
• Process US bi-weekly payroll in SAP accurately and on time
• Monitor the time module closely and resolve timesheet queries from employees
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Perform data entry for new hires, terminations, and employee changes
• Research variances regarding past pay cycles, update garnishment documentation, and respond to legal inquiries and audit questions
• Ensure successful processing of post-transaction interface jobs—posting to SAP finance module (GL, third-party payments, garnishments), direct deposit files, retirement, and other data interfaces
• Provide excellent customer service focused on employee support and confidentiality of personal data
• Process prior quarter wage and tax adjustments
• Implement and adhere to all payroll policies and procedures to ensure consistent compliance

Requirements

• Experience managing payroll and time modules, with knowledge of SAP, HRIS systems (SAP HRP, SF, ServiceNow)
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of garnishments, taxation, and regulations for US & CA (preferred)
• Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience and certifications
• Ability to manage high-volume payroll processing for 1,000 employees

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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