Agency Payroll Specialist Iii

Position Summary:

Job Title: Agency Payroll Specialist III

Location: Remote

Duration: 05-06 months

Tax Term: W2

As a Payroll Specialist you will assist with processing and administering US semimonthly and biweekly multi-state payroll for approximately 2000+ employees with responsibilities inclusive of but not limited to accurate file upload, audit and schedule sign-off for all members of the department, and efficient calculation of retroactive payments and bonuses for leave of absence, terms and new hires for all members of department.

Location: 100% remote

Responsibilities:

• Process semi-monthly payroll for exempt employees and bi-weekly payroll for non-exempt employees in multi-state environment
• Process and review new hires, LOA’s, terminations, payroll file maintenance changes and deductions
• Process pay data batches in ADP (commissions, bonus, pro-rate new hire pays, spot bonus, time batches for hourly and salaried employees, special pays and severance)
• Maintain accurate payroll information in ADP System
• Troubleshoot problems with paychecks, tax deductions, timecard issues, and other payroll-related matters and respond accordingly to inquiries.
• Assist with integration of newly acquired business units.
• Provide reports to HR, accounting and Tax department.
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4-7 years of payroll experience
• Must have experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Demonstrate knowledge of multi-state and Federal Labor laws, pay practices and policies
• Solid understanding of payroll operations including transactions such as 401K compensation and contribution funding and limits, incentive/bonus/benefit offerings, multistate payroll regulations, etc.
• A strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Experience with Excel, including formulas, v-look up, and linked spreadsheets