Payroll Specialist - Spencer Thomas Group

Position Overview:
Spencer Thomas Group (STG) is currently looking to add to our team of consultants under our Payroll Specialist Consulting Group

Responsibilities:

• Ensures employee hours are properly reported in ADP.
• Maintain Payroll mailbox by providing exceptional customer service to departments and employees by answering inquiries from employees concerning payroll information.
• Recognizes, in a timely manner, potentially serious employee pay policy exceptions and communicates these to the Payroll Manager so the issue can be resolved.
• Researches and responds to requests for payroll information or assistance from employees.
• Assist in the bi-weekly payroll process for 1,600+ employees under strict deadlines.
• Process special payrolls as needed (i.e., annual & quarterly bonuses and one-off payrolls.).
• Input garnishments and correspond with agency.
• Maintain secure and confidential payroll files.
• Ensure any payroll errors are resolved in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development of payroll processes and procedures.
• Adjust team member's checks as authorized by the team member or management (401k, medical benefits, LOA, etc.).
• Add new taxes to payroll system (state, city, county, etc.)
• Set up new tax jurisdictions (state, city, county, etc.)
• Communicate with employees through Payroll Engage page.
• Assist employees with any payroll questions.
• Calculates prior pay period adjustments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualification(s):

• 1-3 years multi state payroll experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Experience with ADP Lyric is a plus.
• Highly Organized
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles including payroll and payroll taxes.

Duration: This is a project-based consulting opportunity with a start date of January 27, 2025 with an initial duration through July 26, 2025 with the possibility of extending.

Level of Effort:
25-35 hours per week
Working Hours:
US based time zones
About Us:
Spencer Thomas Group (STG) is a Professional Services firm that delivers comprehensive business solutions worldwide. Whether it's Global Payroll & Human Capital Management, Organizational Change Management, Enterprise Service Management, or Program and Project Management services, our human-centric methodology RightFIT, delivers extraordinary Customer and Employee digital experiences that advances business priorities.