Payroll Specialist - PrideStaff
Brooklyn, NY 11232
About the Job
Job: Payroll Specialist
Education: Associate (Required)
Schedule: 8-hour shift - Monday to Friday
Experience: Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour-dependent on experience
Benefits: Health insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plan
Ability to commute/relocate: Brooklyn, NY 11232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
We are excited to share a new opportunity for a Payroll Specialist! PrideStaff, a nationally recognized staffing company has been allowed to assist a top employer in this market! Our client has been manufacturing specialized assemblies for defense and commercial clients for over 70 years.
Are you working, but looking to explore? Are you needing a new career opportunity? Apply directly to this posting for immediate consideration!
The Payroll Specialist Position Summary:
As a Payroll Specialist, you're primarily responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all payroll functions. The Payroll Specialist is the primary contact for all payroll inquiries and requires exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will respond to frequent and urgent requests for information about payroll, tax, vacation and sick time, report generation, general ledger, and other general payroll policy matters.
Responsibilities:
Checking timesheets for accuracy
Entering data into databases and spreadsheets
Handling direct deposit requests and data
Processing paper checks for distribution
Acquiring all necessary signatures to distribute payroll
Processing wage garnishments
Making adjustments in pay for raises, bonuses and commission
Processes out of cycle checks and employee separations.
Serve as a point of contact for employees inquiries regarding paychecks, direct deposit and/or general payroll questions.
Maintaining current employee salary allocations per payroll.
Troubleshoot problems with paychecks, tax deductions, vacation and sick accruals, and other payroll-related matters by researching and responding accordingly with related staff and managers.
Runs and prepares reports on a regular basis for payroll.
Demonstrated ability to process new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, calculating wage and overtime payments, double time and other duties associated with standard payroll processing .
Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Strong PC skills
General math skills
Detail-oriented
Strong work ethic and team player
Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
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