Payroll Specialist

Expeditors•Seattle, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Entry Level 0-2 years of experience. Maintain all payroll data, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality. Verify accuracy of timesheets and correct any errors. Process personnel changes in payroll system (Dayforce). Research and help with tax issues. Be able to compute withholding and deductions with gross earnings. Respond to Verification of Employment requests. Run & distribute payroll reports. Create and update payroll processing manuals. Be able to troubleshoot issue before asking for assistance. Communicate timely and professionally with employees and managers to help and resolve issues. Takes on additional tasks when requested by management. Creates efficient processes.

Requirements

BS/BA degree
Mid-level knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
Pro-active and strong organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills
Proven analytical skills – ability to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action
Capable of working without close supervision
Strong work ethic and team player
0-2 years of experience

Responsibilities

Maintain all payroll data, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality
Verify accuracy of timesheets and correct any errors
Process personnel changes in payroll system (Dayforce)
Research and help with tax issues
Compute withholding and deductions with gross earnings
Respond to Verification of Employment requests
Run & distribute payroll reports
Create and update payroll processing manuals
Troubleshoot issues before asking for assistance
Communicate timely and professionally with employees and managers to help and resolve issues
Takes on additional tasks when requested by management
Creates efficient processes