General Summary:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for payroll preparation and processing, labor management system administration, and for specified finance/accounting related activities for all entities. The person in this role provides professional and confidential support to the Finance and HR teams, and to leadership. The Payroll Specialist is committed to providing excellent and professional service, continually exceeding our team member’s expectations.

ADP Workforce Now knowledge is a must.

This is an in-person only position.

Primary Position Responsibilities:

• Prep for, enter and process bi-weekly payroll for all entities utilizing ADP Workforce Now.

• Maintain payroll system and records to reflect employee changes and updates.

• Assist with processing of employee separations, preparing manual checks and updating systems

• Handle daily cash collection and reconciliation of cash drops, manage replenishment and preparation of cash banks property wide.

• Provide payroll and other reports required or requested by management and leadership

• Assist in providing information in preparation for internal and external audits

• Respond to employee requests and questions in a timely manner

• Effectively manage multiple deadlines, priorities and interruptions, and adapt to changing business, customer and company needs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience:

• College degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Multi-year experience in full-cycle payroll processing, electronic timekeeping, compliance, labor analysis and reporting required
• Knowledge of general payroll, accounting/finance and human resources policies, procedures and best practices, financial aptitude, and familiarity with state and federal payroll and employment laws
• Prior experience successfully partnering with third party vendors/administrators
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation; high ethical standards
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the company
• Strong computer skills and literacy; experience with payroll/HRIS software
• Stellar organizational skills, detail orientation and follow-through
• Proven ability to work well under time constraints and resolve problems effectively
• Professional appearance and pleasant demeanor
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work well independently, and in a task-oriented, team environment
• Ability to flex schedule as needed to support business needs
• Spanish language proficiency a plus