Payroll Specialist

Perform all of the payroll functions needed to process Payroll.

Process payroll by reviewing timecards and reports to pay accurately and timely. Review payroll data and reports in order to verify accuracy before finalization of payroll. Print, sort and distribute checks and direct deposits. Research and resolve payroll processing errors. Ability to learn and use check printing hardware and software. Assist with all payroll record keeping and storage (including filing). Prepare the manual check process including the verification of calculations, printing the checks, positing the checks and record keeping. Assist in preparing all bank activity including the transfer of direct deposit and positive pay files, issuing stop payments, clearing cashed checks and reviewing and responding to exception items. Assist in preparing the electronic transmittal of all withholding reports to the various vendors. Prepare the paperwork for processing the funding of the payroll withholdings to treasury and AP and assist with reconciliation of withholdings. Prepares and processes the annual w2Æs. Interact with managers and employees to identify and resolve issues.

Process pay issues such as severance pay, salary liens, court orders and subpoenas for payroll records. Assist with the interfaces from Kronos timekeeper and payroll system. Assist with special cost studies relating to payroll expenditures as requested. Assist in the testing of new pay rules configuration, earnings and deduction codes, and benefit calculations before moving to live system. Ability to communicate to management and staff any changes and updates on Kronos timekeeper and payroll systems. Assist with Kronos implementations for new Steward Acquisitions.

Maintain the integrity of confidential data. Review policy/procedure manuals.