Payroll Specialist

Company: PEG Companies,Inc
Location: Provo
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

SUMMARY: The Payroll Specialist position is an administrative role that is responsible for maintaining payroll systems and processing paychecks correctly and on time. The duties include but are not limited to consolidating timesheet information, entering data into payroll databases, calculating paycheck amounts, and distributing funds to employee accounts.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:--- Assist with the implementation, updating, maintaining, and reviewing payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including but not limited to salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.--- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including but not limited to new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.--- Coordination of company-wide payroll and human resources policies, procedures, and practices.--- Prepare accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.--- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.--- Knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes--- Helps maintain employee files and database.--- Assists with the communication of benefit program changes and updates.--- Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, and mailing.--- Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive items.--- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.--- Assist with the preparation of human resource reports such as attendance, new hire, and turnover.QUALIFICATIONS:--- High School Diploma or equivalent--- Minimum four years of payroll experience with knowledge and understanding of multi-state payroll compliance and regulations--- Attention to detail--- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, ADP, M3--- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities, tasks, and processes with enthusiasm--- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines--- Strong interpersonal skills--- Ability to communicate, understand and follow written and verbal instructions--- Ability to deal effectively with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels.--- Commitment to excellence and high standards--- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees--- Creative, flexible, and innovative team player--- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects

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