Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll for hourly employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration.
• Manage payroll adjustments, including retroactive payments, manual checks, and payroll corrections.
• Administer and maintain wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other court-ordered deductions.
• Review payroll practices and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure adherence to organizational policies and compliance requirements.
• Respond to agency requests and inquiries related to child support, DSS documentation, and payroll matters.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll questions, including direct deposit, self-service portal access, tax forms, and pay discrepancies.
• Perform payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and data analysis on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end basis.
• Assist with general ledger support, payroll account reconciliations, and payroll-related journal entries.
• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll transactions, W-2s, garnishments, and tax documentation.
• Coordinate distribution of payroll-related resources and employee payment solutions as needed.
• Support special payroll projects and process improvement initiatives.

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