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Pacific HR/Payroll Partners
Payroll Processing Specialist
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What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$57,441 / year median in California
-8% projected decline
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Pacific HR & Payroll Partners We are the premier source of HR & Payroll services on the Central Coast, offering unrivaled customer support and services. We enable our clients to focus on their core business objectives by outsourcing the transactional tasks of human resources, payroll administration, workers compensation and retirement plans. Currently we are seeking a Payroll Processing Specialist to assist in all activities regarding the administration of our clients payroll needs. In this role the successful candidate will undertake a variety of tasks utilizing our ISolved payroll software platform, as well as directly engaging with clients to ensure outstanding customer service. Qualified candidates will possess a great understanding of the concept of confidentiality, will be experienced in entering data with attention to detail and will have the analytical skills to make accurate and necessary calculations. The ideal candidate will be a thorough professional with good communication abilities and a 'team first' perspective. The goal is to carry out all payroll procedures with speed, accuracy and outstanding client support. Responsibilities Manage compensation data using our ISolved payroll software Collect and verify timekeeping information for client employees Calculate and reconcile pay according to hours worked , pay rates, taxes, deductions, leaves, overtime, etc. incorporating leaves and overtime Initiate periodical payments on timely basis either by preparing and administering checks or making direct deposits through a bank payment system Issue statements and invoices and maintains related records Update payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc. Keep track of hourly rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc. Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and client management Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll- Prepare and submit reports with payroll information for supervisors and clients
- Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed
- Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system or distribute paychecks
- Administer statements of payment to either electronically or on paper Requirements Some familiarity with general accounting principles Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality Computer savvy with working knowledge of business related software Strong math and numerical skills Experience with ISolved payroll platform or equivalent (ADP, Paychex, etc.