Senior Payroll Specialist

Salary Mid-Point: $75,000 Location: West Mifflin PA Job Type: Permanent

Responsibilities of the Senior Payroll Specialist

• Process payroll weekly for both hourly and salary employees.
• Assist Payroll Manager with processing bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees.
• Reconciles issues with payroll systems and information.
• Performs weekly and daily audit of incoming information for data integrity.
• Prepares payroll reports from HRIS and timekeeping systems on a regular basis.
• Answers employee questions and investigates issues in a timely manner.
• Follows standard payroll processes and guidelines; complies with various state laws and regulations.

Requirements of the Senior Payroll Specialist

• Five (5) plus years of experience in a high-volume, multi-state environment.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and hospitality wage requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Process payroll for both Salary and hourly employees
• Understanding of general payroll practices and laws including benefits/deductions, garnishments, taxation, and reporting.

IFG Pittsburgh is a specialized firm focused on Finance, Accounting, Audit and Tax recruiting and staffing since 2005. We understand that our clients require qualified, experienced professionals for permanent/full-time opportunities, as well as, staffing for the execution of "just-in-time", short term special projects and interim/transitional staffing challenges. We place tremendous value on understanding the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with and the specific needs and requirements of our clients who have trusted us with their human capital recruiting.