Payroll Specialist - Center Point, Inc

• Checking and auditing timekeeping records for compliance with established standards, maintaining time and attendance records
• Develop an in-depth understanding of payroll reporting from the payroll system to be able to create ad-hoc reports on demand
• Prepares and processes the full cycle semi-monthly payroll. Generates paychecks and direct deposits.
• Ensure that payrolls are processed timely, accurately, and compliantly
• Facilitate and process employee benefits enrollment forms
• Reviews payroll status change forms (PSCFs) and other employee deduction and contribution forms for completeness and accuracy and makes necessary entries into the payroll system
• Performs complex retroactive pay calculation and applies adjustments
• Analyzes various payroll reports for accuracy; makes corrections as needed
• Assists in the preparation and reconciliation of annual W-2 forms
• Prepares spreadsheets to record and track PTO and sick leave time allocation disbursements
• Receives and reconciles monthly insurance invoices and submits for payment to accounts payable
• Tracks employee leaves related to FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and Military leave. Notice employees on unpaid leave and adjust amounts due for insurance benefits
• Assists employees with various questions and requests for information
• Receives and researches requirements for wage assignment orders and tax levies and implements related deductions
• Receives and completes various forms, surveys, and verifications of employment

• BA degree in HR Administration, Business Management or Accounting, preferred. (Two years of experience may substitute for each year of education)
• Minimum of 2 years' payroll administration experience for 100 plus employees (3+ years’ experience if no degree).
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and practices related to payroll recordkeeping and reporting. Must have experience in and maintaining complex automated payroll systems, including preparing and processing a semi-monthly payroll and related disbursements.
• Knowledge of accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance; federal and state laws related to payroll and the FLSA.
• Basic skills in business math, including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, or database programs.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with others, thinking independently, and problem-solving.

• Competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and voluntary Life Insurance plans available 
• PTO and Sick leave time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• 10 Paid Holidays a year

Center Point’s mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing, and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment, and homelessness.Center Point offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social, and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.