Payroll Specialist/Hr Clerk

We are assisting one of our local clients in their search for an experienced Payroll Specialist with the ability to work under limited supervision from the Human Resource Manager. Responsibilities will include compiling and maintaining payroll and personnel records such as hours worked, taxes, medical and dental insurance, garnishments, union dues to be withheld, attendance recordkeeping, discipline and all other items related to personnel files. Will preform other HR duties as needed to support the team. Certified payroll experience a plus. Position offering $20.00 - 25.00 /hr
PRIMARY DUTIES:
PAYROLL FUNCTIONS
1. Prepare computer input forms, enter data into computer files, compute wages and deductions and post to payroll records
2. Record changes affecting net wages such as exemptions and insurance coverages for each employee to update year to date and personnel registers
3. Record data concerning transfer of employees between departments
4. Prepare periodic reports of earnings and deductions, including vacation and sick pay/accrual rates
5. Keep records of leave pay and wages
6. Issue paychecks and prepare wage withholding checks
7. Compute, prepare and issue manual checks including paperwork (i.e. final check, etc.)
8. Prepare payroll and monthly reports for checks to pay medical/dental insurance, union dues, pension and workers' compensation
9. Record employee information such as personal data, compensation, benefits, tax data, performance reviews and evaluations relative to pay adjustments, termination date, conduct exit interview and paperwork
10. Prepare monthly payroll reports and other reports as needed
11. Miscellaneous projects and assignments from Human Resource Manager, Controller and President
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