Payroll Specialist - Pinnacle

Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Remote-USA
Duration:6-months (possible extension)

Dealbreaker- used UKG in their daily/weekly work (working within the software for at least 3-5 years)

Job Description
We are looking for a knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to process and manage the company’s payroll. You will be the one to calculate wages based on hours worked and administer payments. A payroll specialist is able to use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency and is good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily/weekly payroll department operations
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits
• Maintain Payroll records accurately
• Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance
• Process manual checks, relocations, stock options and other ancillary payroll items
• Research and email appropriate audience of file issues
• Complete verifications of employment
• Vouchering of payments to vendors
• Data entry for payroll related employee changes

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Prior experience processing multi-state payroll, in-house preferred
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel.
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management.
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

Pay Range: $25 - $30

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.