Payroll Specialist

Chobani•Town of Pittsfield, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist will provide operational support to all steps required to ensure “zero defect” weekly payroll cycle. This individual will also serve as a point of contact, providing as back-up to the payroll Manager, provide quality customer service to employees by responding to and resolving payroll-related inquiries in a timely manner, providing follow-up communication, as necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma required with 5 years’ experience in payroll administration role or Associates Degree in Accounting or related field with 2 years’ minimum experience
Working knowledge of payroll processes including data entry, pay calculations, garnishments, tax set-up, benefits, multi-state taxation rules, and wage & hour laws, etc.
Experience with ADP and/or Kronos preferred
Intermediate Excel skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand and track missing and/or required payroll components
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information reviewed and processed
Enjoy daily interactions with employees, managers, and leadership via email, phone, teams, or in person
Ability to understand, calculate, and explain complicated calculations and figures

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP and/or Kronos preferred

Responsibilities

Input, review, and audit timekeeping and other payroll-related records
Train new users (employees, Supervisors, and Managers) in the proper use, audit, and approval for timekeeping system
Audit ensuring data accuracy for new hire, job change, salary actions, termination, and other payroll and employment related documents as received to the payroll department for expected paycheck results
Audit and communicate results to the appropriate Supervisor/Manager to ensure timely updates related to missing time punches, time-off request, and timeclock schedules
Input for on-cycle, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls on weekly basis as assigned and ensuring timeliness and accuracy for: time file batches, historical/retro activities, termination payments, adjustments, supplemental payments, and all third-party interface files
Maintain all updates and documents related to Payroll audits, workflows, and work procedures
Assist in all year end processing including auditing, reconciling, and producing W-2s
Receive, review, and input for processing of Garnishments and Lien documents complying with all Federal and State Laws for payments and required response(s); ensure that ADP can appropriately deduct and pay recipient appropriately
Support with day-to-day administration of all payrolls related tasks
Maintain department electronic documents and ensure accuracy for record retention, audit, and SOX compliance within payroll, as needed
Assist with maintaining all necessary updates for internal communications related to Kronos, ADP, and Success Factor as related to payroll information, training, forms, notifications, etc.
Perform other duties, as necessary

Benefits

medical, dental, vision coverage
disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
employee assistance program
fitness discounts
a wellness reimbursement
on-site gym access (certain locations)
a monthly wellness newsletter
120 hours of paid time off
11 holidays
paid volunteer time off