Lead Payroll Specialist

Papa Johns•Louisville, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Position audits, analyses and assists in administering the payroll process of the organization and prepares payroll payments for distribution. Review and balance payroll output to ensure accurate weekly, quarterly and annual payroll figures. Support other processing team members. Review & maintain wage attachment laws for tax levies, child support orders, garnishments, bankruptcy orders and verify calculation methods for deduction amounts.

Requirements

Basic accounting knowledge
Payroll experience with a computerized preparation system
Working knowledge of payroll best practices
Customer Service skills
Strong work ethic and team player
Ability to maintain high level confidentiality
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Proficient PC skills (Excel, Word)
Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
High school diploma or GED required
4-6 years payroll experience processing multi-state payroll

Nice To Haves

Payroll experience with transportation and/or logistics preferred
Experience working with ADP and Workday preferred
FPC or CPP preferred but not required

Responsibilities

On a weekly basis, compiles, keys, audits and reviews all time data and changes to earnings for pay groups including processing the gross to net calculation and making any additional changes as needed.
On a weekly basis, review and audit payroll time data for Quality Control Centers and TMS load for Trans Papa Logistic truck drivers.
Provide team member support with information regarding paycheck, W-2 and related earnings, taxes and deductions following company policies and procedures.
Process special earnings, bonuses, relocations, tuition payments, and incentive updates.
Process and maintain backup for employee recruitment bonuses for all groups.
Process Stock and Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation payments.
Maintains employee records for garnishments, wage attachment laws, tax levies, and child support orders sent to ADP for processing.
Keeps current with all applicable wage attachment laws, federal, state and local.
Update the payroll system accordingly to ensure accurate payroll processing.
Reviews and edits payroll output weekly for accuracy of deductions.