Payroll Specialist - PrideStaff

Our client has a Temporary opening for a Payroll person to help with their team! This position is set to last 2+ months with the possibility of extension. 

This position has a hybrid schedule with M-Th onsite and Friday WFH. 

Compensation: $25-32/hr

The person in this position performs a variety of functions related to payroll administration.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Compile information of straight and overtime pay and compute variance to normal pay.
• Ensure accounting distribution and preparation of deductions.
• Assist with governmental reporting/compliance.
• Discuss payroll matters with employees.
• Coordinate and process any irregular payments (e.g., sales commissions, bonus payments, etc.)
• Process end to end payroll accurately, timely, and in accordance to Federal, State, and Local laws for salaried and hourly employees
• Review and audit all data entries/changes on the employee's records for accuracy including, but not limited to, new hires, terminations, pay changes, direct deposit, and tax elections
• Process, review, and balance payroll batch information which includes time clock entries, bonus entries, and other compensation variable pay entries
• Administer all employee wage attachments (e.g., child supports, garnishments, tax levies) timely and accurately according to various state guidelines
• Perform various payroll audits to ensure payroll is balanced and accurate
• Post payroll to accounting for each cycle
• Submit wage attachment payments once audited and balanced
• Create and distribute payroll reports as needed
• Research and resolve all payroll requests or inquires
• Communicate with various personnel through written and verbal methods to facilitate strong working relationships
• Plan and organize workload around multiple assignments to manage deadlines and deliver achievement of assigned goals and objectives
• Serve as backup for other Payroll Support personnel
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements: 

• Previous payroll experience

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $25.00 - $32.00 Per Hour