SUMMARY

Payroll and Onboarding Specialists work as part of a company’s accounting and human resources departments to ensure that employees are onboarded appropriately, employees get paid, and employers make the appropriate deductions when processing payroll. They serve in an administrative role to calculate and send out paychecks for employees with different employment classifications. They are responsible for balancing the payroll budget and documenting all transactions related to an employee’s wages, including any payments or credits for commission, bonuses, tips and hourly pay. They also record how much each employee earns and make updates when they receive raises. Payroll Specialists produce payroll reports for management and confirm approval for overtime or paid time off. They also communicate with other employees about any discrepancies in their pay. They may use multiple systems and payroll software features to pay full-time employees, contractors and other workers.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Ability to work with a team
• Knowledge of different types of payroll software
• Knowledge of payroll, garnishments and benefits distribution
• Multitasking abilities
• Good research and analysis skills

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or GED
· Associates or bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is preferred.
· At least 2-5 years of experience in a related field such as Payroll Coordinator, Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable, or Payroll Clerk.
· Experience with Paylocity is a plus.

Payroll Specialists use excellent mathematical and data entry skills to process pay. Duties include:

• 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
• Running payroll reports and verifying benefit deductions including 401k.
• Launching onboarding packets for new hires and running background checks.
• Conducting New Hire Orientation.
• Assisting the Director of People and Culture with other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso