Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely, accurate payroll processing in compliance with government regulations as a Payroll Specialist
• Manage and oversee the processing of multiple weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring full compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements and contractual obligations
• Guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing while strictly adhering to all relevant federal and state regulations
• Conduct thorough analysis of payroll issues, recommending and implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency and accuracy as a Payroll Specialist
• Collaborate effectively with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to maintain system integrity and ensure compliance during payroll setup and updates
• Provide comprehensive training and mentorship to team members, facilitating local training sessions as needed to enhance team skills and knowledge
• Oversee and manage salary adjustments, deductions, bonuses, and payroll accounting, including the processing of final checks for both voluntary and involuntary employee separations
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) and 0 to 1 plus years of specific experience in payroll

Preferred Education and Experience:

• College Degree
• Experience with UKG or Kronos Timekeeping System