Purpose of the Position: The Corporate Payroll Associate will be responsible for processing and distributing a high volume of payroll inquiries and submissions for over 20 branches nationwide on a weekly basis. These inquiries include, but are not limited to, inputting timecards, distributing paychecks, updating pay accruals and managing ACH payments and income withholding orders. This position will also ensure payroll compliance for state and local wage and hour laws through weekly reports. This individual will work closely with the billing department and act as a liaison with employees in various branches nationwide to make payroll adjustments, as needed.
Essential Functions:
Review, input, and audit timecards
Import and enter multiple branches/states from timekeeping software each week
Liaison between payroll and branches on all aspects of payroll (i.e. payroll related compliance pertaining to wages and hour laws.)
Process a high volume of payroll inquiries from employees--inclusive of fielding phone calls and emails while simultaneously delivering top quality customer service
Adjust pay by revising and/or reissuing paychecks, as necessary
Work in close partnership with company staff to rectify payroll mishaps in a time-sensitive manner
Process a high volume of payroll forms and direct deposits requests with the upmost accuracy
Distribute a high volume of paychecks with meticulous attention to detail
Manage and run various weekly reports relating to company compliance, mandatory benefit accruals, wage and hour laws (i.e. overtime, meal break penalties, etc.)
Manage and verify various pay accruals, ensuring accurate payout in accordance with state and local law
Oversee and handle returned ACH payments by reviewing and correcting for payment
Work with Human Resources on compliance items including, but not limited to, minimum wage requirements, overtime, paid sick leave laws, meal break penalties, reporting time pay, etc.
Assist in the accurate processing of income withholding orders
Process expense reimbursements through payroll software
Work closely with Billing department to reflect any coinciding invoice adjustment due to payroll adjustments
Digitalize payroll documents – attach to digital employee file (W-4’s, E-Pay, Paystub Opt Out, etc.)
Provide guidance to employees for access to W2’s and paycheck access on the Employee Portal
Job Requirements:
Three years hands-on multi-state payroll experience required; thorough understanding and application of wage and hour laws a must.
High level of payroll knowledge --time calculations (military time), payroll taxes and wage/hour laws
Excellent computer software skills (Excel, Word, etc.)
Strong communication and diplomacy skills; ability to interact and form relationships with all different personality types
Proven ability to multi-task; excellent time-management skills
Fast-paced, deadline driven environment; strong camaraderie and teamwork mentality required
This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.