Job Description
ABOUT VESTED HR
Vested HR is a growing human resource partner for small to mid-sized businesses through our PEO service model. We have assembled a team of diverse, smart, successful, and seasoned professionals who have personally experienced and believe in the importance of a PEO to businesses and the community.
We are looking to expand our team with bright, driven and passionate employees who want to truly help our clients succeed in the businesses they own and manage. Our tag line is meaningful to us – “Empowering Business; Committed to People; & Growing Dreams.”
Job Summary (this is not a remote position)
We are seeking an experienced payroll employee to join our organization. In this position, you will record and process payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing. A keen attention to detail and organization is a must, along with strong customer service skills. This position will impact a rapidly growing organization and offers career development opportunities for the right candidate.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Handle daily payroll department operation.
- Maintain accurate payroll records including required payroll garnishment.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Serve as a point contact for payroll related questions for all employees; perform research as needed.
- Perform wage verifications when needed.
- Become an expert in the payroll system and how it interacts with other product offering (e.g. applicant tracking, timekeeping, benefits).
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Develop financial and operational reports when requested by compiling summary data of earnings, state and federal taxes, deductions, PTO, disability, etc.
- Report to department supervisor regarding daily activities and issues.
- Maintain, update and safeguard employee files; collect new hire paperwork; process I-9 verification.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results and other duties as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of payroll department experience.
- Multi-state payroll experience preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience.
- Positive and proactive customer service mindset required.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Commitment to payroll best practices and regulations.
- PEO experience a plus.
- Familiarity with HRIS (human resource information system) - PRISM Platform experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail required.
- Ability to organize, multitask, and prioritize in deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Confidentiality.
- MS Office experience/skills, including Excel and Word.
- Physically able to work seated in front of a computer for long hours at a time.
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.