Payroll Specialist

AscendHR•Beckley, WV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

AscendHR, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) located in Beckley, WV, is expanding its team and looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join us in our mission to provide outstanding client services. This position requires a high level of self-motivation, detail orientation, and a strong understanding of payroll operations, as well as a dedication to accuracy. AscendHR’s mission is to provide top-notch customized human resources service solutions to small and medium sized businesses and to celebrate the long-term relationships we create with those we serve. The Payroll Specialist will support this mission by providing clients and their employees with the specialized support they need and access to timely and accurate payroll processing that is compliant with regulations, laws, and policies.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in Payroll functions
Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field; or comparable related experience
Knowledge of payroll practices including preparation, balancing, and payroll taxes; as well as federal, state and local payroll tax and wage and hour laws
Strong communication skills
Be self-motivated and an independent worker with the ability to multi-task
Possess strong critical thinking skills and be a detailed problem solver with the ability to work within tight deadlines
Possess strong technical proficiency working in complex systems with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and HRIS software

Nice To Haves

PrismHR HRIS knowledge is preferred
PEO knowledge is preferred

Responsibilities

Full-cycle processing of multi-frequency payrolls with various levels of complexity in accordance with all state, federal, and industry regulations while ensuring timeliness and accuracy
Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
Process payroll calculations, reconciliations, deductions, garnishments, and generate payroll reports
Process payroll changes such as new hire onboarding, salary adjustments, special payments, tax allocations and payroll deductions; review and calculate pay for status changes, transfers, promotions, newly hired employees, and final pay for terminated employees
Maintain client and employee files including scanning and storing electronically
Assist with researching and resolving employee issues, questions or concerns and any discrepancies involving payroll data, as well as find resolutions for payroll or system issues
Accurately enter new hire information into system
Set-up and maintenance of employee records in HRIS utilizing established processes
Input benefit enrollment selections into HRIS and process benefit adjustments as necessary
Build and maintain strong client relationships based on trust, dependability, and accuracy, providing excellent customer service to clients and employees
Communicate with clients and their employees to answer inquiries and research and resolve issues
Review completed payrolls for accuracy and make recommendations and/or corrections as necessary
Process garnishments and child support payments, including maintaining accurate records of each transaction