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Payroll 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.
$48,337 / year median in Georgia
-6% projected decline
Job Description
ADP is hiring a Payroll Support Representative
- Level I.
- Benefit Questions Supports Payroll Processing Questions and Issues Conducts Initial Issue Troubleshooting Works with internal teams to resolve complex issues At ADP we are driven by your success.
- Social Responsibility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Respond to questions from Clients regarding the use of the WFN, PayX, ezLM, Portal, and HRB applications. Provides application/navigation support. Assist Clients with Client data maintenance, setup, configuration changes in AutoPay Mainframe, WFN, ezLM, HRB and the Portal and coordinates with all functional areas (e.g. PTO, Special Calcs, Time and Attendance schedule, 401k, etc.) as needed. Performs new feature setup requests (e.g. Group Term Life, HSA, direct deposit calcs, special calcs, Benefit Accruals, Multi-J, split wraps, add'l locations, etc.). Assists and supports Clients with Payroll processing questions and issues. Use on-line tools and other resources to research and respond to Client inquiries requiring guidance on how to address a wide variety of payroll, pay practice and payroll tax questions and situations. Collaborates with internal Clients/Partners (401k, FSA, Tax, etc.) and/or third party vendors involved in providing services to identify and resolve issues and ensure that these services meet Client expectations. Escalates Client issues to SSS, Tech Services, Project Services, Connections Team, Carriers, Development or other 3rd parties as appropriate. Communicates status and resolution to Client.Completes complex projects including:
1. Calculation updates, special reports, tax amendments, company setup, troubleshooting 2. PTO, OT, Double Time, etc. researches historical data for adjustments needed 3. Researches Benefit Accruals recalculates and imports corrections. Assists Client with tax changes for understanding, conducts research and follow-ups as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Occasional extended hours during peak seasons. May work 5- 10 hours of OT 6
- 8 weeks of the year.
Functional Responsibility:
Provides WFN/AutoPay Payroll Technology Support Supports General PR, HR- Benefit Questions Supports Payroll Processing Questions and Issues Partners Internally with necessary departments to resolve queries Owns and manages their book of business Will assist other internal team members with support
Typical Assignments:
Typically will focus on smaller and/or less complex clients. Complexity may be measured by one or more of the following: # of employee, structure of client's PR Department, utilization of PR functionality, complexity of PR configuration, unique workflows, etc.Decision Making/Judgment:
Decisions made are based on established processes and procedures. Exceptions are referred to manager or senior team members Contact (Internal- External):
Internal :
work with other ADP Teams for escalations, issue resolution and collaboration with other service areas and collaboration with other service areasExternal:
ADP Client ContactQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education:
Bachelors Preferred. Completion of FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification).Experience:
Minimum 2 years of payroll processing experience. Basic knowledge of payroll tax deposit, filings, principles and wage and hour laws. Expected to achieve a working knowledge of the following applications: WFN ( Portal) PR Module, HR Module, TA Module Wage Garnishments Tax Registration Total Tax Plus ADP Reporting GLI ADP Tools SharePoint AutoPay Mainframe LUMIN All internal tools to support the offering Exposure to additional offerings: Comp Benefits, CompHR COBRA FSA
401k Preference will be given to candidates who have the following: High-level payroll knowledge including payroll skills for processing Client payrolls. Accuracy and dependability important since errors or omissions can directly impact Client associate paychecks, and errors in reporting can also lead to penalty and interest payments for ADP. Strong verbal and written communication skills.- Ability to analyze and resolve problems through effective customer interface and communication.
- Must be able to work under time constraints to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Excellent Professional Customer Service Skills.
- Strong Organizational Skills.
- Strong Process and documentation skills.
- Strong Research Skills.
- Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel Proficiency (Excel proficiency, is a plus) A little about