Payroll Specialist

Johns Manville•Denver, CO

5d•$65,500 - $90,100•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Payroll Specialist’s role is to assist with ensuring payroll related activities are processed timely and in accordance with JM’s payroll processing schedule while providing HR, payroll, tax and benefits transactional support to the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience or minimum of 5 years’ multi-State payroll experience including taxes and garnishments, pay calculations, multi-state taxation rules, wage and hour laws and functional payroll processing.
1-year experience in a manufacturing (hourly and salary) union environment preferred.
Payroll certification preferred or willing to obtain within next two years.
Solid understanding of payroll compliance regulations
Outsourcing experience preferred.
Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Strong problem resolution skills
Solid project coordination skills
Solid customer service skills
Familiarity with accounting principles
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds
Minimal travel required (0 – 10 days per year)

Nice To Haves

1-year experience in a manufacturing (hourly and salary) union environment
Payroll certification or willing to obtain within next two years
Outsourcing experience

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely data/file transfers from Client to third party vendors according to the operating schedule and resolve any errors
Assist with the reconciliation of payroll payments, wages, deductions, and applicable adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance
Perform data entry for payroll, benefits and HR transactions
Support maintaining the validity and integrity of payroll system data and ensure all payroll and tax transactions are compliant with Federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policy, processes and practices
Research issues and provide recommendations for resolution/correction related to payroll processing activities and outputs (checks, reports, files)
Stay up to date with tax laws and employment regulations.
Execute and respond to audit requests
Update payroll, tax and HR process documentation as directed
Manage payroll inbox and respond to inquiries
Perform compliance activities for unclaimed property payroll checks
Develop and run reports to support plants and other groups within the organization
Partner with internal teams to identify process improvements
Support the leave of absence adjustments related to payroll
Manage unemployment for local and support field inquiries
Manages daily mail, intaking and delivering incoming and managing all outgoing
Process/support all court orders to include and not limited to garnishment and tax levy’s in ADP
Back up to Time and Labor specialist
Support transactional processing for Corporate as needed
Create and deliver training as necessary
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned