Temporary Payroll Compliance Specialist

Insperity•Kingwood, TX

About The Position

This position is responsible for serving as a subject matter expert on the Small Business Efficiency Act (SBEA) related items such as IRS Form 8973, prior wages, successorship, wage restart, self-employed owners, annual tax reporting, etc. Responsible for the precise, timely entry of prior wage data resulting in accurate payroll taxes and invoicing. Ensure owners are set up correctly for proper taxation. Also responsible for using reliable and appropriate resources to facilitate the timely processing of a variety of compliance items (e.g., federal, state and local minimum wage and premium overtime pay data). Operates in a collaborative team environment including Payroll Compliance, Field Payroll Operations, Client Onboarding and service/sales teams across all market segments, including education and training of functions performed by the team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Two to four years of experience in a high growth payroll service bureau onboarding operation or a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

CPP Certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitates the timely collection, translation, input and reconciliation of prior wage, payroll tax and deduction data for new client worksite employees, both manually and using electronic data files, research discrepancies in prior wage data and partners with client during resolution phase.
Ensures accuracy of client FEIN regarding wages paid and validates merger/acquisition successorship.
Guides each client through the wage and tax transition to Insperity in a manner that ensures the client is confident of Insperity's ability to serve them.
Informs self-employed owners on SBEA regulations regarding wage taxation and reporting.
Uses reliable resources in the timely research of minimum wage and premium overtime pay; prepares summary documentation and training materials.
Provides statistical data to management regarding each function supported by the Payroll Compliance team.
Facilitates Retro Benefit Deduction training for new hires, in addition to process improvements and system enhancements for the payroll compliance team.
Handles multiple tasks/activities in an efficient and timely manner; ensures effective follow-up and resolution on internal/external client requests.
Provides back-up support to Payroll Compliance team to meet compliance deadlines.
Maintains integrity of documentation to support all functions conducted by the Payroll Compliance team.
Supports process and audit efforts regarding compliance items performed by the team.
Assists client and internal personnel in the understanding of payroll, tax and SBEA/CPEO compliance.