Payroll Specialist

Turner's Outdoorsman•Rialto, CA

About The Position

The Turner’s Outdoorsman is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team! The Payroll Specialist is responsible for contributing to the Turner’s payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role requires experience with ADP systems and involves the additional responsibility of reconciling benefit invoices.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in payroll processing or a similar payroll role.
In-depth knowledge of ADP payroll processes, labor laws, taxation and statutory compliance in California and Arizona.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Must be able to multi-task and work in a face paced environment.
Good understanding of ACA rules and regulations

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional certification in payroll management, such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate end-to-end payroll processing activities to ensure timely and accurate payroll for 39 stores (and growing) with over 760 employees across California and Arizona.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Payroll Department.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
Develop and implement improvements to payroll processes, procedures, and workflow to create efficiencies.
Analyze the payroll function for improvements and report regularly to management.
Act as primary contact for payroll projects and issues.
Oversee the process of payroll changes (e.g., rate changes, new hires, terminations)
Create and coordinate manager training relating to payroll.
Prepare and submit compliance reports related to payroll.
Manage and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues in a timely matter.
Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting departments to ensure alignment of payroll and financial practices.
Process additional payroll for bonuses, spiff, special payrolls.
Process Employment verification inquiries related to payroll records.
Run weekly and bi-weekly payroll audit reports and utilization of Custom Reporting
Maintain payroll files.
Create journal entries for medical deductions/vacation accrual
Accurately set up new employee’s deductions, direct deposits, savings, etc.
Track eligibility status for benefits (401k and Health).
Solid understanding of Wage Garnishments law, process through payroll accurately and timely.
Research outstanding checks.
Reconcile benefit invoices to ensure accurate benefit deductions and payments.
Respond to all EDD/SDI notices.
Responsible for annual 401(k) audit, file 5500, and distribute employee notices.
Perform other duties as assigned.