Payroll Specialist - National Performance Warehouse

NPW is seeking a highly organized, metrics driven, and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team.

The ideal candidate for this position will be driven, a team player, and ready for new challenges.

Who is NPW?

NPW is a leading independent automotive aftermarket parts distributor. The Company has over 500 employees, over 50 company owner locations in 16 states and Canada that include both stores and warehouses. NPW was founded in 1969 and has grown significantly through the successful completion of 30 acquisitions and organic endeavors.

Job Summary:

The Payroll Benefits Specialist carries out responsibilitiesin the following areas: Weekly Multi State Payroll, FMLA leaves a& Benefits.

Responsibilities:

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing weekly payroll and maintaining employee time records. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee's hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions.
• Contact location managers for required timecard corrections.
• Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Ensure payroll vendor records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits.
• Reconcile monthly benefit statements to the employee deductions.
• Prepare weekly payroll/sales report.
• Understand company processes related to Human Resources Department.
• Observe all safety guidelines set forth by NPW.
• Work area is kept clean and organized.
• Proficient and up to date on wage and hour laws by state.
• Follow directions and communicate job issues to the supervisor.
• Works as scheduled and maintain attendance occurrences at an acceptable level.
• Process a weekly multi state payroll.
• Process monthly/quarterly commissions and bonuses.
• Monthly benefit reconciliation.
• Responsible for the administration of the FMLA process (new requests/ required certifications, communicate with management & employee, monitor RTW notices). Maintain FMLA log/spreadsheet updated.
• Prepare FMLA correspondence as requested.
• Responsible for processing garnishments in HRIS.
• Complete & respond to written reference checks and verification of employment.
• BE A TEAM PLAYER!

Educational & Skills Requirement:

• Min 2 years' experience in payroll processing.
• Min 2 years' experience in benefit reconciliation.
• Discretion, professionalism, personal ownership and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Proficient in a Windows Software Environment.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
• Must have excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.

• Proficiency in Excel. Must be able to work with various formulas.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds unassisted.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands and reach with arms, talk, and hear.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Team Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Purchase Program
• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid on a weekly basis
• Opportunities for career advancements

Schedule Monday-Friday 8:30- 5:30PM

Job Type: Full-time

If you're looking for an exciting career opportunity with room to advance, then NPW is the company for you!

We are a drug free workplace.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass pre-employment screenings.