Payroll Specialist

Securitas Technology Corporation•Uniontown, OH

21d•$47,000 - $62,000

About The Position

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, provides integrated security solutions worldwide. The Payroll Specialist contributes to the organization by ensuring timely and accurate delivery of weekly or biweekly employee payroll. The role maintains employee files, processes changes, responds to employee questions, and communicates with employees. It also supports key areas of Human Resources. Responsibilities include maintaining the employee database; processing payroll; preparing payroll reports; managing garnishments, contributions, 401(k), flex benefits, and other payables; and completing certified payroll forms. The specialist establishes and reviews prevailing wage rates and fringe metrics by project, reconciles prevailing-wage information against data sent to ADP and the payroll register, supports the development and maintenance of the HRIS module, and performs administrative, clerical, filing, and other project work. The role requires handling high-pressure situations. The employer describes associate-level or some post-secondary education and payroll experience with prevailing-wage knowledge as preferred. Union payroll experience, large-scale payroll experience, and familiarity with ADP Time and Attendance and Workforce Now are also preferred. Previous HR experience is a plus. The position calls for confidentiality, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, adaptability, time management, analytical reasoning, collaboration, attention to detail, customer service, and organization.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or some post-secondary education.
Two to four years of payroll experience with prevailing-wage knowledge.
Union payroll experience.
Large-scale payroll experience, preferably involving 1,000 or more employees.
Experience with the ADP payroll platform, specifically Time and Attendance and Workforce Now.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude and professional behavior.
Previous HR experience.
Strong problem-solving abilities; ability to manage multiple tasks; adaptability and flexibility; effective time management; analytical thinking and reasoning; collaborative teamwork; attention to detail; commitment to customer service; and strong organization and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Maintain the employee database and employee files.
Process employee payroll each week and help ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery.
Prepare payroll reports.
Answer employee questions and communicate with employees.
Manage garnishments, contributions, 401(k), flex benefits, and other payables.
Complete certified payroll forms.
Establish and review prevailing wage rates and fringe metrics for each project.
Reconcile prevailing-wage information against data sent to ADP and information on the payroll register.
Support development and maintenance of the HRIS module.
Perform miscellaneous filing, administrative, and clerical duties.
Handle high-pressure situations.
Complete other projects as needed.

Benefits

Opportunity for annual merit pay increases.
Medical, dental, vision, life, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
401(k) with a 60% match up to 6% of salary.
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
Educational assistance.
Growth opportunities.
Employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more.
Leadership Development Program.
Management Training Program.