Payroll SpecialistName/Job Title: Payroll Specialist 100% Onsite Required. Brand: Shared Services Work hours: 9-5 PM Start Date: ASAP End Date: 6 Months, Opportunity to convert to perm without a fee. Location Address: Dallas, TXGeneral Function: As part of the HR Operations Team, the Specialist-Payroll function processes payroll in a high volume Multi EIN and Multi-State environment for North America operations.
The processing of payroll includes auditing, issue resolution and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely payrolls. Acts as front line support for incoming inquiries related to associates' pay and provides exceptional customer service and problem resolution. Maintains a strict confidentiality of information at all times.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for processing, balancing, and transmitting payrolls to and from ADP payroll to ensure completeness of the payroll process for weekly, bi-weekly and monthly disbursement of multi-state and multi-country (US & Canada) payroll for 40,000 employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour lawsProcessing that includes, but not limited to, new hires, STD, wage assignments, relocation, espatriate compensation, additional pays, bonus and commissions, direct deposit and paycards, and terminations final payEnsure automated timekeeping hours file is processed and balancedCalculates and creates out of sequence pay entries for correctionsEnsure processing of tax and GL processes for accurate reporting to ADP and Accounting and troubleshoots errors for resolutionFrequently interacts with various departmentsAssist with various payroll, tax, and benefit reconciliations and auditsCreates, tracks and works to resolve service requests with 3rd party payroll providerSupport direct training needs for incoming payroll staffIdentifies critical pay incoming tickets to determine need for On Demand paycards/checks and processes emergency paysAddresses incoming inquiries from tickets system, internal employees, stakeholders, or regulatory agencies and escalates internallyStays informed of all payroll and HR policies and proceduresAdheres to applicable state, local and federal laws, rules, and regulationsFollow prescribed procedures and workflowRun employee pay detail reports as needed for HR, Legal, Compliance requestsProvide excellent customer service to employees, coworkersGeneral clerical duties for review of incoming mail related to payrollBasic Qualifications:Associates degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience required3+ years Payroll experience requiredPrevious experience with reporting, data analysis or payroll reconciliationsSolid understanding of payroll effects to payroll tax and accountingAbility to create and modify reports using Globalview reportsMulti-state payroll processing experience in a fast paced/large volume environmentProficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word at advanced levelSelf-motivated, resourceful, takes initiative, analytical, with strong attention to detailTrustworthiness with confidential informationPositive attitude and a team playerWillingness to accept and drive changeMust be confident with engaging in a variety of different communicative modes and understanding others through strong active listening skillsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience5+ years Payroll experience preferred, ideally utilizing ADP's GlobalView system.American Payroll Association (APA) CPP or FPC certificationCanadian payroll experienceWage garnishment processingMUST HAVE ADP GLOBALVIEW PAYROLLDrug Screen and Criminal Background check requiredClient requires last 7 years of employment verification and minimum education required for all roles is High School diploma unless specified in the job description.