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gategroup
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.
$56,929 / year median in New York
-5% projected decline
Job Description
We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better. The Payroll Specialist will assist with daily payroll functions and will be responsible for either Garnishments and Reporting or Union duties. This position will also be the backup for preparing and processing weekly and semi-monthly payrolls.
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
$24- 27 Hourly .
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Process manual checks as required. Maintain payroll records, process approved payroll record changes. Answer and/or research payroll inquiries from employees and managers. Perform payroll reconciliations. Daily data entry of payroll information. Submit or approve Positive Pay file to bank for all daily manual checks issued Ad hoc projects as assigned.Garnishments and reporting responsibilities include:
Analyze and process payroll garnishments. Process garnishment refunds when required. Create weekly cash forecasting report. Run Accounting reports as requested.Union responsibilities include:
Process Union new hire and termination changes. Process Union payroll changes. Prepare monthly Union billings and submit to AP for payment. Preparer monthly Pensions billings and submit to AP for payment. Deposit refund checks received in mail from the Unions. Process Union refunds and garnishments when required.Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.Work Experience:
2 to 4 years payroll processing experience in a multi-company, multi-state environment required. Experience with Ultimate Software (UltiPro) and Kronos is preferred. Experience with garnishments and Union dues billing is preferred.Job Skills:
Ability to plan & organize work schedules, establish workload priorities and perform assigned tasks in a timely manner. Knowledge of employee tax setup based on live/work jurisdictions. Must be proficient with spreadsheets and database query skills. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Excellent customer services skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Language /Communication Skills:
Effective oral and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate and disclose data in an accurate mannerJob Dimensions Geographic Responsibility:
US Type of Employment:
Full time Travel %:None Exemption Classification:
Non-exempt Internal Relationships:
HRIS, HR and Payroll personnel at the unit level, employeesExternal Relationships:
ADP Work Environment / Requirements of theJob:
Regularly sitting at a desk, using fingers to operate a computer key board, reaching for telephone or books with hands or arms, and talk or hear while on the phone or communicating with others. Budget /Revenue Responsibility:
N/A Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title): Mgr, US, Payroll Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):N/A Number of Direct Reports:
0Number of Dotted Line Reports:
0Estimated Total Size of Team:
1 gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in theJob:
Thinking- Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills Engaging
- Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People Inspiring
- Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively Achieving
- Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability.