Payroll Specialist - Alsco

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Payroll Specialist provides direct payroll support to our field branch locations by answering their various payroll-related questions via phone and email, advising/educating of proper payroll procedures, conducting research and resolving multi-faceted payroll issues/concerns.

The Payroll Specialist should be a self-starter who demonstrates a strong ability to think critically. Acting as a main point of contact for our field locations, the Payroll Specialist consistently remains professional in communication and is eager to solve problems using their strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

This is a prime opportunity for an individual who aspires to progress in a payroll career and get their foot in the door with a reputable and growing company in Salt Lake City. Reports to the Payroll Supervisor.

About Us:

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.     

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with an ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

 Our full-time employees enjoy:

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA       
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays                  
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Career Advancement
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Essential Functions:

•        Find solutions to payroll questions - this may require further research
•        Process payroll for both salary and hourly employees
•        Communicate with field locations (via phone calls and emails)
•        Provide first-class support to payroll and business leaders
•        Demonstrate utilization of the appropriate sources to get payroll and tax related information
•        Demonstrate impeccable attention to detail (accuracy & completeness)
•        Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including verbal and written communication
•        Demonstrate a solid understanding of payroll functions and terminology such as multi-state taxes, deductions, withholdings, etc.

Additional Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•        1 - 3 years of Payroll experience preferred, but not required. We will train the right candidate.
•        Experience in UKG/Ultimate Software/UKG Pro/Dimensions HRIS System Software experience preferred, but not required.
•        Basic understanding of payroll functions and terminology
•        Impeccable attention to detail (accuracy and completeness)
•        Excellent customer service skills, including verbal and written communication
•        A team-player with the ability to work autonomously
•        Ability to efficiently multitask
•        Intermediate experience with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and expressions)
•        A personable and friendly attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow

Travel Requirements:

• None

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Typical Environmental Conditions:

• This position is located onsite.
• Indoor office environment.

Typical Physical Activity:

• Physical Demands/Requirements consist of standing, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, seeing, reading, speaking, hearing, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit https://alsco.com/benefits/.

Alsco is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) General Office