Payroll Specialist

Groundworks•Virginia Beach, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to build your future? We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home. But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day. Join us and lay the foundation for your success. Apply today! Groundworks is seeking a talented Payroll Specialist to join our tribe in Virginia Beach, VA ! The Payroll Specialist performs payroll and other accounting-related functions, including: the calculation and processing of employee compensation, wages, benefits, and taxes while ensuring accurate and timely payment and compliance with labor laws. Key duties include managing payroll data, reviewing timesheets, processing deductions and adjustments, preparing reports, and maintaining employee and payroll records in a multi-site, multi-state, fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Requirements

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent, three to five years related payroll and accounting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws
Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements
Excellent math/accounting skills
Knowledge of HCM systems or Workday payroll system a plus
Highly adaptable to various software/technologies
Well-versed in payroll compliance, taxes, and reporting
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel, using formulas a must
Experienced with large corporate payroll processing that includes exposure to benefits and 401(k)
Provides customer service excellence by understanding the priorities of both our internal and external customers
Analyzes and resolves problems through effective customer service interface and communication
Maintains discretion and professionalism with clients and team members
Works well in a team environment and acts as backup for other payroll team members
Deals effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
Prioritizes schedule and changes expeditiously which may include working extended hours when necessary to meet critical payroll deadlines
Understands the need for strong attention to detail to keep payroll accurate and timely
Reliably report to work on time each working day.

Nice To Haves

FPC/CPP Certification preferred
Knowledge of Canadian payroll laws preferred
Knowledge of HCM systems or Workday payroll system a plus

Responsibilities

Perform payroll-related functions including, but not limited to payroll processing, validation, audits and maintenance
Process payroll for multi-frequency Managed Services clients as scheduled
Process commissions and bonuses for field sales representatives
Prepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as necessary
Certify payrolls manually and with third party software
Process payroll funding requests
Assist and support the accounting team with financial, clerical, and payroll reporting
Submit all payroll liens, garnishments, and child support orders to third party vendor
Support time and attendance corrections
Assist with new client implementations and special projects as requested
Prepare all reports for management and vendor audit as required
Provide and balance the general ledger for accounting on all payrolls
Reconcile all payroll and related accounts and activities
Communicate with Human Resources on all employees pay/benefit issues
Maintain and update manual and electronic filing system
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive base wage with bonus potential
Equity Ownership in the nation's fastest-growing foundation repair company
The best-in-class training programs
Advanced leadership training opportunities
Competitive and professionally rewarding family-oriented culture
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Optical, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, and paid time off including 6 holidays after waiting period
Competitive Pay
Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
Industry Leading Training Programs
Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture