Specialist - Payroll

Airgas • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Airgas is Hiring for a Payroll Specialist in Kennesaw, GA! We are looking for you ! 3+ years of payroll experience Payroll experience with 1,000+ employees Must have multi-state experience JOB SUMMARY: Payroll Specialist is responsible for performing daily payroll operations, including multistate payroll processing, for approximately 9,000+ employees across the South Division cluster. Position is high volume and requires keen organizational skills, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements

• H.S. diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years payroll experience (preferably with Workday)
• Must have multi-state experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with Vlookup knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of office/clerical practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Excellent organization, documentation and follow-up skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, and officials in other departments.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects and work under deadlines.
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Utilize the utmost discretion in the handling of confidential information

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience a plus
• Basic knowledge of accounting is a plus
• FPC/CPP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely multistate payroll processing using Workday ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local requirements.
• Verify local tax jurisdictions and set up local taxes on employee records.
• Ensuring timely submission of wage attachments (child support orders, tax levies, garnishments, etc.).
• Process manual checks, special pays, gross-ups, and corrections/adjustments. Some manual calculations may be required.
• Maintain payroll records and filing administration according to internal department practices.
• Facilitate strong customer service relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Respond to service tickets and answer routine telephone inquiries concerning payroll issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assists accounting staff in research and resolution of payroll related transactions, including outstanding payroll checks.
• Provide support to peers/leadership as needed; timely feedback to manager, supervisor, and customers.
• Assist in process improvement projects and other initiatives as assigned by the Payroll Manager.
• Adhere to internal control processes when initiating, recording, summarizing and reporting payroll transactions.
• Actively participate in payroll year-end activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED