PEO Payroll Specialist

ExtensisHR•Iselin, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ExtensisHR, one of the largest Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) in the U.S. with client employees in all fifty states, is looking for talented people to join our team. If you want to contribute your talents, make a bigger impact, and be part of the growing PEO & HRO industry, we are interested in talking to you. Our renowned industry leadership in customer service starts with our people. You can contribute to delivering on our brand promise of helping organizations succeed through our people-first approach in solving customer’s ever-evolving HR needs. Our HR offerings include personalized services for HR, employee benefits, payroll and taxes, employer risk, compliance, and employee management. Today, we manage over $3 billion in employment-related costs annually—and we are growing every day. For more information about the company visit www.ExtensisHR.com .

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience.
3+ years in a role handling payroll for multiple clients/locations.
Ability to work under pressure within stated deadlines.
Attention to accuracy and detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Computer proficiency, Microsoft office, and other payroll software programs.
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

FPC or CPP is a plus.
PEO experience is a plus.
PrismHR and Salesforce experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Utilize internal systems, resources, and import files to enter and process payrolls accurately, while meeting internal deadlines.
Maintain client quality survey scores in support of key initiatives.
Respond to any client questions or issues related to payroll input and processing.
Consistently expand and refine knowledge and skills related to the system and internet product, ensuring performance remains at the highest level.
Keep current with Federal and State tax changes as they occur.
Accurately complete any incoming employee maintenance, ensuring all changes, new hires and terminations are completed prior to payroll processing.
Verify I-9 information submitted by the client for accuracy and compliance.
Help support the documentation of processes and procedures as needed for the payroll department.
Maintain filing of employee and client data in the appropriate system folders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Effective use and understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to enhance productivity, decision-making, and overall performance.
Maintain awareness of emerging AI applications relevant to their responsibilities, apply AI tools ethically and effectively, and continuously develop their AI proficiency.