Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to support multiple Affinity Group regions. This position will be based out of our headquarters in Charlotte, NC and will report to the Benefits & Payroll manager. If you enjoy technology, can easily navigate multiple platforms and policies, and are both a great communicator and analyst, this is the job for you.
Who we're looking for:
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of multi-state payroll processing experience. Experience processing payroll in UKG is strongly preferred. The Payroll Specialist will manage all payroll functions for one region of Affinity Group, comprised of 100 employees. This position will also backup and support 3 other regions as needed.
The right candidate is looking for a stable and long-term commitment and is comfortable and at ease working either in groups or solo. After initial onboarding and training, this position will have flexibility to work remotely.
Who We Are:
Your Bridge to Success | Why Our People Love Affinity Group
Affinity Group is a leading and fast-growing food industry sales and marketing agency serving clients and customers throughout North America. With nearly 900 associates, Affinity Group boasts strong headquarters and local relationships in both the retail and foodservice channels while representing some of the most recognizable and well-regarded food brands in the industry.
Job Duties:

• Processes timely and accurate payroll for both salaried and hourly employees (separate cycles) in UKG.
• Provides timely assistance to internal team members’ inquiries and requests for assistance.
• Troubleshoots payroll issues with a sense of urgency. Must have ability to reverse engineer root cause and create long-term solutions.
• Provides all post-payroll required reports to Accounting team.
• Audits deductions (benefits, 401(k), etc.) to ensure accuracy.
• Audits local/state/federal taxes to ensure compliance with tax registration and reporting requirements.
• Completes monthly reconciliation of benefit billing to ensure accuracy. Assists with Open Enrollment as needed.
• Track all activities related to garnishments and wage attachments for multiple states.
• Completes quarterly audit of 401(k), HSA, and FSA contributions to ensure compliance with annual limits.
• Assists with annual audits such as 401(k) testing and Worker’s Compensation insurance.
• Assists Accounting team with state and local payroll tax audits.
• Provides general support to Accounting team such as scanning checks.

This role might be for you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline
• Influence: Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization. Must have a personable approach to influence internal clients (employees) and chase down RFI's (request for information) on a routine basis
• Discipline: Possesses and applies fundamental payroll and accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Strong organizational skills with the ability to be self-motivated, to multi-task, prioritize and achieve time-sensitive deadlines
• Teamwork: Ability to partner with diverse teams and learn from others
• Minimum 3 years of multi-state payroll processing experience, ideally in a small to mid-size organization.
• Experience processing payroll in UKG is strongly preferred
• Experience with benefits plan design, cost analysis, vendor management and general ledger account mapping preferred
• In-depth understanding of relevant benefits laws and regulations preferred (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with precise attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of current state tax and overtime laws for multiple states.
• Ability to handle confidential information and be sensitive to personal situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365 products (Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint).

What to Expect:

• Typical work week: Mon - Fri (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.)
• We offer hybrid flexibility for occasional work from home once trained.
• No travel

How We Make Room for You

• Health & Wellness: Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Company life insurance, supplemental insurance, and short/long term benefits
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Program

The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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