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We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist for a hybrid role with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days per week. This position pays $30-40 DOE
**Responsibilities:**
- Process payroll for 1000-1700 employees across multiple states using Day Force
- Accurately manage weekly, biweekly, and monthly payroll cycles.
- Analyze and input payroll data to ensure precision and timeliness in processing.
- Address time-sensitive personnel actions, handling confidential information securely.
- Maintain meticulous records, files, and documentation in compliance with policies and legal guidelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve HR, benefits, and payroll tax-related issues.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring payroll accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Conduct audits of payroll time sheets, proactively resolving discrepancies.
- Prepare manual checks for terminations, bonuses, and lost checks as needed.
- Process wage garnishments and liaise with relevant agencies for seamless execution.
- Stay current on state and federal wage and hour laws, ensuring compliance.
- Investigate and resolve issues, questions, and discrepancies in employee paychecks.
- Download and review payroll GL journal entries before loading into the ERP system.
- Reconcile payroll data before final transmission and processing.
- Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries.
- Manage government entity reporting requirements.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience processing payroll for 1000-1700 employees in a multistate environment.
- Proficient in Dayforce, ADP WFN or Ultipro
- Strong understanding of state and federal wage and hour laws.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment with shifting priorities.
- A proactive attitude with a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Pay Transparency: Nelson Connects provides pay transparency by placing salary ranges in all job postings in accordance with state and local regulations. We are committed to communicating pay clearly throughout the employment process.
California Fair Chance Act and Beyond: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable regulations. We will consider qualified Applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and CA Fair Chance Act.
Temporary Associate Benefits Offered: Weekly benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, EAP, Life/AD and D, STD, Commuter FSA, + state mandated benefits.
EEO Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services, or any other classification protected by law.
