Payroll Specialist - TriNet Group : Job Details

Job Title: Payroll Specialist Position Summary: Perform all associated payroll functions for assigned affiliated agencies: Gateway-Longview, Inc. and New Directions Youth and Family Services. Compensation $42,000 - $47,500 * Offers based on education and years of relevant experience Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll, various reports and other payroll-related duties, in a timely, accurate and consistent manner and in accordance with HR policies and union contracts
• Ensure collection of timesheets from all departments, the totaling and inputting of hours into payroll system
• Calculate and prepare special payroll checks, including replacement and manual checks
• Process all employee changes including terminations of employment and coverage to ensure accurate end dates for benefit purpose and sending of required notices
• Research payroll problems and communicate with staff regarding solutions
• Produce standard reports and create new reports as needed utilizing payroll reporting and Microsoft Excel software
• Act as main contact with payroll representatives regarding payroll processing, reports, software upgrades, etc.
• Calculate and prepare tax forms related to payroll matters
• Provide wage and related information for unemployment, worker's compensation, disability and any other wage related documents
• Compute and monitor wage garnishment orders
• Respond to various inquiries from outside government and other agencies regarding employee payroll data and employment verification
• Monitor and approve employee expenses submitted through the Agency's expense management system
• Provide training to employees on the use of the Agency's timesheet and expense management systems
• Process reports and employee deductions related to Agency retirement provider, unions, and other entities
• All duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-motivated and detail oriented with excellent communication skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's Payroll system
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage candidates and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business or related field and 3 years of relevant experience