Department: Human Resources
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
Grade/Level: N/A
Amount of Travel Required: No travel required
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00am-04:30pm)
Positions Supervised: None
Pay: $55,000 to $60,000 DOE

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages all payrolls and payroll reporting. Directly and in coordination with Human Resources manages the preparation, documentation and disbursement of all payroll checks, direct deposits, employee and employer taxes and retirement contributions as well as other benefits

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) University or College degree preferre
Experience: Must have a minimum of five (5) years of related experience|
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) Payroll software, Microsoft GPCertificates & Licenses: N/A
Other Requirements: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S):

• Maintains payroll information by designing systems; directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.
• Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer’s social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.
• Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Performs payroll/benefit-related reconciliations to General Ledger and other accounts.
• Assists with processing of terminations.
• Conducts audits of various payrolls, benefits or other HR programs and recommends any corrective action.
• Maintains payroll staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains payroll staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.