Payroll Specialist

Summit Racing • Tallmadge, OH

106d

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist compiles payroll data to maintain and complete payroll records for multiple states. This role involves verifying timecard data for compliance with federal and state agencies, entering data into computer files, computing wages and deductions, and ensuring the accuracy of payroll. The position requires tracking various payroll-related metrics, responding to emails professionally, and assisting with various administrative tasks. Initial training will be conducted onsite for 10-16 weeks, after which the position will transition to a hybrid work model with a minimum of 8 days per month required onsite.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act requirements and payroll tax standards.
• Basic accounting principles of debits and credits.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Compiles payroll data such as hours worked and benefit time from Kronos and other records.
• Verifies timecard data for compliance with federal and state agencies and company policy.
• Enters data into computer files, computes wages and deductions, and posts to payroll records.
• Reviews computed wages and corrects any errors to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Reviews bank data necessary to complete direct deposit.
• Records data concerning the transfer of employees between departments.
• Keeps track of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
• Tracks and reconciles various weekly deductions for employees on unpaid leave.
• Verifies PTO usage in accordance with company policies.
• Keeps track of overtime and provides a weekly report to management.
• Compiles and responds to emails in a professional manner.
• Assists with answering incoming telephone calls, sorting mail, filing, and direct interaction with employees.
• Works on special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Positive and productive work atmosphere.
• Opportunity to work from home after initial training period.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees