Payroll Specialist

Tommy Bahama•Seattle, WA

12d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all payroll functions related to a specific business group. Ensures that all pay checks for that group accurately reflect hours worked, wages, and deductions. Verifies accuracy of accruals related to federal, state, and local taxes and fees. Ensures that changes to payroll data are entered accurately and in a timely manner. At Tommy Bahama, paradise is our business. Focused on exceptional guest service, upscale products and delicious food and drinks, our tropically inspired lifestyle inspires the world to relax. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, eCommerce and technology experts, manufacturing and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. There are countless opportunities to contribute to our continued success — if you'd like to help us "Live the Island Life," we'd like to hear from you.

Requirements

High school degree required
BA or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years work experience in a payroll department
Proficient communication skills (verbal and written)
Able to build relationships
Proficient Math skills
Experience using ADP Payforce and Kronos
Word, Outlook
Advanced Excel skills
Detail oriented, deadline driven, good communications skills written and verbal.
Ability to solve problems.

Responsibilities

Gathers information necessary to process and transmit payroll bi-weekly. Information includes: W4 and direct deposit forms. Imputed Income as necessary. Retroactive pay and adjustments as needed.
Manage Leave of Absence calculations, about 5 to 10 per pay period.
Verifies hours worked, wages and deductions are accurately reflected.
Transmits payroll on time.
Processes new hire, transfers, terminations, and employee changes. Approximately 30-60 new hires/terminations each payroll period.
Processes void and manual checks as needed. Approximately 30-60 per pay period.
Reconciles un-cashed checks and follows state escheat laws.
Process tips to minimum to ensure tipped employees are paid minimum wage.
Manage ATO balances.
Manage employee time in Kronos and run ADP/Kronos interface daily.
Troubleshoot ADP and Kronos.
Runs reports for various business groups per pay period and as needed.
Maintains knowledge of multi-state payroll tax and labor laws to ensure timeliness in termination pay and ensure labor laws are followed.
Communicates with business group in a timely manner and develops relationships with designated business group.
Ensures list of current employees is up to date and accurate.
Gathers information, creates, and distributes reports as requested.
Prepares Fed Ex packages.
Acts as back-up to fellow Payroll Specialists when they are absent or on vacation.
Other projects as assigned.