Sr. Payroll Specialist - GA, AZ - On Site

PrismHR•Duluth, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll for an assigned client list. This role works closely and professionally with Higginbotham HR Services team members, including Payroll, HR, Benefits and FMLA professionals, to serve our clients.

Requirements

3+ years Payroll experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent communication and customer service
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving skills
Exercise discretion and independent judgment
Ability to maintain a positive presence in the workplace

Nice To Haves

CPP/FPC referred

Responsibilities

Process payroll for client(s) using preferred payroll software
Manage time & attendance system (including training as needed)
Process and review payroll reports and provide to client(s) contact each pay cycle
Manage and track PTO balances in payroll system for client(s)
Process new hires, status changes, direct deposit changes, tax changes, address changes, name changes, terminations
Set up and manage all court ordered employee deductions such as child support, garnishments, IRS levies, tax liens
Process off-cycle payrolls and manual checks or calculations as requested by client(s)
Provide payroll related reports (EEO-1, wage statements, 401k, quarterly reporting) to client or customer service team as requested or as needed for compliance
Answer general payroll and time/attendance questions from client managers and employees
Work with client(s) and HRIS vendors to administer year end W-2’s and help answer questions from employees
Assist with set-up of new locations, positions, cost centers needed in payroll and time/attendance systems
Coordinate the set-up of new pay codes (Earnings, Deductions, Memos)
Guide and assist client(s) with final pay/terminations including knowledge of the final pay laws/rules in all states
Assist client(s) with tax notices or discrepancies by working with payroll provider’s tax department to ensure timely responses
Stay on top of payroll related law changes and updates
Being able to research payroll related compliance, rules and laws
Work with Benefit Specialist or BenLite to ensure all benefit deductions are setup in payroll system
Provide new hire and termination reports to the Benefit Specialist weekly, bi-weekly or on a monthly basis
Employee headcounts for all clients for Higginbotham HR Services Controller for billing clients monthly
Maintain personnel files
Complete Verifications of Employment
Comply with Higginbotham HR Services policies and performance expectations
Document Higginbotham HR Services and client processes
Participate in ongoing training provided by Higginbotham HR Services
Additional other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: PTO, Holidays, Parental leave and Sick Leave provided as required by applicable state law
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Identity theft protection
Critical illness
Accident
Cancer
Hospital protection
Legal and pet insurance