ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST - SPECIALIST - Payroll at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

Our group is responsible for processing the bi-weekly payroll. This entails processing timesheets, employee setups and separations, leave processing, and corresponding tax payments and returns. We also perform services for employees on LTD, FMLA, and Worker's Compensation.

Objectives of this Role:

• Develop an understanding of Payroll processes and procedures.
• Assist employees and other departments with payroll and timekeeping inquiries.
• Work with our Employee Services department on the administration of SwRI's FMLA, LTD and Worker's Compensation policy.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Conduct the payroll portion of orientation.
• Process timekeeping security and Service Contract Act updates.
• Work with our Employee Services department on FMLA, LTD and worker's compensation claims.
• Perform employment and wage verifications, submit new hire reporting and process wage garnishments.
• Work with Human Resources department on FMLA and LTD processing.
• Process Employee election changes for retirement/direct deposit/W-4 forms, returned ACH payroll deposits, employee updates to include name changes, separating employees, and deductions.
• Have the ability to learn and work with a wide range of software in order to perform various accounting functions.
• Strive to identify process improvements and have good oral and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and various functional departments to maximize efficiency, problem solving, and outcomes.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Human Resources.
• Those without a Bachelors degree must have at least 5 years of directly related professional-level experience.
• 0-5 years: Experience with personal computers with an ability to type and efficiently operate a 10-key. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 0-5 years: Knowledge of general business practices and procedures with an ability to maintain organization of assignments to meet tight deadlines.
• 0-5 years: Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment. Employees are expected to practice confidentiality.
• 0-5 years: Must be able to exercise diligence, and attention to detail in the completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.