Payroll Specialist

Department: Bene-Care Payroll Division

Reports To: Payroll Department Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $16.00/hour + Based on Experience

Employment Status: Full-Time; Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

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Position Summary:

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for providing quality service to clients as it relates to all aspects of the payroll processing lifecycle. Communicates directly with clients; obtains and inputs information necessary for payroll production; assists with payroll tax questions; responds to/resolves client questions and concerns regarding payroll, human resources and compliance; delivers an excellent customer service experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicate with clients to obtain payroll data and collect any missing information as needed;
Enter customer payroll data to ensure accurate and timely processing;
Maintain compliance with all payroll tax laws and regulations. Keep abreast of changes within the payroll industry including federal and multi-state tax changes;
Train clients on payroll software;
Maintain and update customer changes as they relate to the payroll system; add new employees, changes to deductions, update tax changes, etc.;
Resolve client issues as they relate to payroll and tax matters, system issues, pay discrepancies, etc.;
Assist clients with questions related to Human Resource compliance;
Serve as a client liaison between other departments within Bene-Care;
Handle the distribution process as it relates to printing, sealing and mailing out company payroll packages;
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

High School diploma or equivalent;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Excel, Outlook, Word;
Must have strong attention to detail and possess an analytical, research-oriented mind set;
Maturity in dealing with sensitive and confidential information is a must;
Proficient mathematical skills and precise data entry skills;
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain an effective workday schedule;
Ability to work effectively within a team and independently;
Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent;
FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification);
1+ years' experience in the payroll field; payroll processing experience is desired.

Special Notes:

COVID-19: Due to the current global pandemic, Bene-Care is operating with a remote workforce, however this is not to expected to continue indefinitely. Permanent telecommuting arrangements may be made on a case-by-case basis as needed;
Upon hire, employee may be required to travel to Utah for a 1-week training on our payroll system;
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) will be required within the first year of employment. The employee may be required to complete the 12-week course and pass the exam. Payment for both the course and the exam will be provided by Bene-Care Payroll, LLC.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, bend, use hands (i.e.: type, write), talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Nothing in this document should be interpreted as an offer of employment and all employment with Bene-Care and its affiliates is at-will. Reasonable accommodations will be made as determined by the interactive process upon request and job duties may be adjusted as needed to ensure that any current or potential employee be successful at Bene-Care. Bene-Care and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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