Payroll Specialist

Position Overview

Turning Point, Inc

Now Hiring - PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Salary: $60k-$65k Annually

Hours: 8:00 am -4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Location: Newburyport, MA

Report to: Sr HR Generalist

Benefits:  *Eligible starting the first day of employment*

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flex Spend Account
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403b Plans
• Up to 140 hours of PTO available (must be eligible)
• Sign On bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary:

The Payroll Specialist performs all activities necessary to process bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management.

Responsibilities:

• Processes Bi-weekly Payroll
• Complete confidentiality pertaining to all information within the HR and Payroll function
• Inputs, maintains, and reviews all data within the payroll processing system to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Generate reports from the payroll system based on requests. Responds in a timely fashion to internal and external requests for payroll information by staff, external agencies/organizations, Human Resources and management (e.g., wage garnishments, mortgage and rental requests, etc)
• Manages status changes that impact employee changes in hours, schedules, pay, etc.
• Train all employees in the proper use of a computerized payroll system. Attends New Hire Orientation
• Provides support in pay-related matters for all employees
• Assists the Finance/HR Department in review of payroll related matters, including but not limited to accruals, benefit allocations, analysis of hours, and rates
• Processes 403(B) deductions and upload to vendor site
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Ensures maximum compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to payroll processing, wages, and hours including verification of documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies
• Identifies, updates, and recommends improvements to payroll processes, systems, and procedures
• Responsible for responding to all outside requests regarding employment verification information
• Comply with all organization policies and procedures
• Maintains professionalism in the work environment and with outside vendors
• Compiles financial information and assists in the preparation of reports
• Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies
• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Senior HR Generalist or Director of Human Resources

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business or equivalent work experience
• Payroll experience preferred
• Experience utilizing UKG Ready preferred
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations is desirable
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities efficiently
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word as well as other payroll related software
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, which may include working outside the normal business day (weekend on occasion due to holiday deadlines)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Position will require the ability to sit for extended periods of time, using computer and telephone, good vision for viewing computer screens, and ability to walk to various locations within the office.

Our Mission

Turning Point, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing exceptional services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Turning Point, with its team of dedicated employees, strives to teach, empower and encourage the individuals to be self-confident and to make positive contributions to their communities. In doing so, we remain committed to providing a safe and healthy environment on their journey.

Our Values

We believe in empowering our individuals to be the best people they can be. We provide the finest staffing and managerial oversight to ensure the safety of our individuals and offer our staff the proper development tools and training to help them succeed.

Pay Range

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000