Payroll Administrator

Vanguard Dealer Services • Fairfield, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Automotive Holdings is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to perform a wide variety of support and administrative activities in payroll. This role involves processing biweekly and semimonthly payroll accurately for approximately 900+ Exempt and Nonexempt employees, ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. The specialist will take initiative to ensure all department payroll data and record keeping is complete and accurate, and provide excellent customer service to employees.

Requirements

• At least five years of payroll experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills including MS Excel & MS Word (v-lookup / Pivot Tables).
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Excellence in attention to detail and follow-up.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information.
• Knowledge of Wage and Hour laws a plus.
• UKG PRO experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• The ability to work under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Wage and Hour laws a plus.
• UKG PRO experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and resolves any exceptions in timekeeping software, working with employees and managers to ensure timesheets are completed and approved timely.
• Answers routine questions related to pay and taxes as well as timekeeping software.
• Reviews the payroll setup of new hires in the payroll and time and attendance systems.
• Assists managers and employees on the use of time & attendance and payroll systems.
• Perform Pre and Post Payroll Audits before releasing for processing in order to minimize errors.
• Assists with generating pre / post payroll reports.
• Runs payroll/benefit reports as needed.
• Perform all phases of biweekly & semi-monthly payroll cycle.
• Process and maintain wage garnishment and federal tax levies.
• Process all additional payment information (commissions and bonus) timely and accurately.
• Serve as liaison with management for resolution of payroll related problems and questions.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of year-end tax forms (W-2’s).
• Assist with audit requests.
• Maintain, manage and ensure accuracy in UKG PRO.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental and vision benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed