Payroll Specialist

Brookshire's•Tyler, TX

17d

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist processes weekly payroll, off-cycle payments, and incentive payments. The role assists partners with payroll matters, including time clock issues, time transfers, reports, and paid time off requests. It also processes and reviews annual W-2 forms, prepares and files payroll tax reports, and processes employee travel expense reimbursements. Work is generally performed in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field and two or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education.
Intermediate knowledge of payroll policies and procedures.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to use a ten-key configuration effectively for data entry.
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
Ability to research information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to learn new technology systems, methods, and processes.
Ability to reason, form concepts, and recognize and solve problems.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Partners must be at least 21 years old to drive for Company business under the BGC Business Driver Policy.
Attendance at work is required.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of SAP reporting and transactional applications.

Responsibilities

Review daily time reports and make adjustments as needed.
Process weekly payroll.
Review computed wages and correct errors to ensure payroll accuracy.
Record and process changes affecting net wages, including exemptions, vacations, bonuses, wage garnishments, and other deductions.
Respond to payroll-related questions by phone or email.
Prepare and file federal and state payroll tax reports.
Process and review W-2 forms annually.
Process employee travel expense reimbursements.
Perform administrative tasks as needed.
Assist partners with payroll matters, including time clock issues, time transfers, reports, and paid time off requests.
Maintain awareness of potential hazards, remedy them or place appropriate warning signs or devices when reasonably possible, and report hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.