Specialist, Garnishments and Payroll Tax

PDS Health•Irvine, CA

1d•$30 - $41

About The Position

The Garnishments and Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for all garnishment and payroll tax responsibilities, as assigned by management. The incumbent will be responsible for system input and review the output of third- party vendors for accuracy and consistency, contributing to improvements when necessary. This position works closely with ADP, payroll team members as necessary, and management to ensure all garnishments are processed accurately and in compliance with state and federal regulations. The incumbent must be dedicated to accurate and timely processing of garnishments, with strong organization, strong follow-up, problem resolution capabilities, and a commitment to process improvement.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of general payroll practices, and Federal and State garnishment regulations.
Knowledge of federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations.
Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem solver, proactive, ambitious, customer service focused.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other members of the business community.
Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
Problem solving skills to gather & analyze information to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
Analytical skills to synthesize complex or diverse information. Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner by listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in a large multi-state, multi-company employer
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or in process of attaining the certification.
Experience in Workday Payroll.
Experience with ADP SmartCompliance

Responsibilities

Processes court-ordered wage garnishments, including but not limited to child support, student loans, wage assignments, bankruptcy orders, state, and federal tax levies.
Enters wage garnishment orders in the payroll system accurately and promptly.
Researches and responds to inquiries from employees, courts, state and federal agencies, and others regarding garnishment orders.
Assists as needed to ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of garnishment accounts.
Collaborates with third party vendor to ensure garnishments are processed timely and successfully.
Researches and resolves garnishment notices for all entities.
Assists in month-end tax processes as assigned.
Assists team members in resolving garnishment inquiries.
Remains up to date on all garnishment law changes and their impact on payroll processing as necessary.
Reviews and processes payroll subpoena and verification requests.
Reviews and submits payroll tax rate notices to third party vendor.
Reviews and updates payroll tax rate notices in Workday.
Reviews and submits other payroll tax notices to third party vendor.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned by management and as necessary.