Payroll Specialist
01501 , 01420 Auburn, MA 01501 US
Job Description
Responsibilities Include:
- Perform tasks to establish and maintain employee payroll records
- Input, review, and audit timekeeping and other payroll related records
- Maintain time and attendance records
- Enter new hires into the payroll system
- Post changes in pay, tax status, and other miscellaneous categories
- Compute wage, overtime, and other types of pay
- Calculate and record payroll deductions (voluntary and involuntary)
- Process advance, termination and other out-of-cycle payments
- Reconcile earnings and deduction totals
- Calculate and prepare general journal entries
- Review output registers and reports and correct out-of-balance conditions
- Prepare and file tax reports
- Compile payroll data for management, auditors, and others
- Serve as back-up to other payroll specialist
- Document procedures
- Assure that all employees receive timely responses to inquiries, questions, etc.
- Independently coordinate and communicate with all internal groups, hiring managers, and external parties (as required).
- Address and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Take initiative; demonstrate strong decision-making and organizational skills
- Initiate best practices; develop efficiency improvements
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years advanced business education and/or 2 years of experience in any of the following: payroll, accounting, or human resources
- Demonstrated proficiency in payroll and HRIS software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other databases
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, high attention to detail, excellent troubleshooting skills, and creative problem solving skills
- Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed and think and act independently while also being team oriented
- Good follow-up skills; the ability to understand; adaptability to process changes; and a strong sense of importance and ownership
Additional Information
At HW Staffing Solutions we recognize the value of our employee associates as equally as our clients. We are passionate about people and improving the lives of every associate, we do this by connecting you with great companies and great opportunities. We celebrate our awesome diversity, believe that everyone has a unique talent, and appreciate the passion and perspectives that each of us bring to the table. Discover a new way to work together with a company that is focused on offering the best opportunities, benefits and career advancement in Accounting & Finance, Office & Administrative, Light Industrial, Professional & Technical, Call Center, Food Processing and Hospitality. HW Staffing Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity company.
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Janet Valentin
Branch Manager
Branch Manager out of the Fitchburg Ma.
I have been with HW Staffing for 4 Years.
In the staffing field for a total of 11 Years, specializing in Light Industrial & Manufactory
Experience in Branch Manager/Recruitment/On-Site Management/Senior Account Manager.
My passion is to help people and make sure all is successful at the end of the day.
Coming Together is a beginning, Staying together is a progress, and working together is A SUCCESS!