Find & Apply For Payroll Specialist Jobs in Methuen, Massachusetts

Job Responsibilities and Performance Standards:

Take ownership for the timely and accurate auditing of all payroll data for hourly, exempt, and clinician employees using UKG Pro. This is to include, but is not limited to, hours worked, tax information, direct deposit information, department allocations, pay adjustments, new hires, and terminations Administer wage garnishments, and make certain deductions are being taken in accordance with jurisdictional requirements. Review and research all payroll exceptions and resolve issues before finalizing payroll. Ensure accurate reporting and tax withholding on employee wages, benefits, and any payroll related items. Calculate and prepare special paychecks for terminations, etc. as needed. Respond to employment verification requests. Assists with quarter-end and year-end audits, adjustments, and reporting. Assists with tracking and monitoring the resolution of employment tax notices. Subject matter expert for UKG Pro's Time & Attendance system (UTA). Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting of online timekeeping system with the ability to interpret and understand complex calculations of pay policies Primary contact for employee assistance with time sheet errors and training, fielding questions regarding pay. Provides confidential information to employees, HR Business Partners and internal/ external audit utilizing Business Intelligence tools in UltiPro. Maintain and process positive pay, H.S.A. and 401k interfaces to and from UKG Pro. Reviews, tracks, and reconciles invoices from payroll service provider to insure proper charges. Follows-up with employee and outside party requests in a timely manner and addresses errors and complaints in a proactive manner. Document payroll processes and procedures with the ability to suggest best practices and manage the implementation of process improvements. Finance subject matter expert regarding all aspects of payroll processing and work closely with all employees and managers to successfully resolve all payroll related issues Prepare detailed financial analyses, develop and create ad-hoc reports as requested by management for use in their decision making process. This is inclusive of monthly payroll related general ledger account reconciliations and the compilation of all salaries on a monthly basis for upload into the General Ledger. Ensure back-up procedures and trained staff are in place to cover for the Senior Payroll Administrator's absence. Demonstrate ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve both repetitive problems as well as unique situations. Must know when to take action that is within defined policies and procedures and when to escalate exceptions to appropriate levels of management for resolution. On a regular basis participate in ongoing quality improvement activities related to individual, team, and organizational performance improvement. Travel between sites may be required. Performs all and any additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience Minimum 7-10 years of experience processing payrolls with varying degrees of complexity. Excellent verbal and written skills are essential in this position. Analytical ability is required in support of regulatory compliance, policy support and systems maintenance and development activities. Must be customer-focused and results-driven with an emphasis on quality, detail, and accuracy. Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and process improvement skills. Requires a professional demeanor and the discretion to know sensitive details and keep them confidential.

Pay:

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person