Payroll Specialist
Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC

Job Info

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Beacon Hill Financial is looking for a contract Payroll Specialist role for our large global client in the Clayton area. The role will be 3+ month contract with chance of hire. If interested, please apply.

Position Description:
The Payroll Specialist, under the guidance of the Payroll Manager, is responsible for the administration of the day-to-day payroll operations and accuracy of the payroll system that delivers payroll on a bi-weekly basis. The Payroll Specialist will act as backup resource to other Payroll Specialists and perform related duties as required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
* Consolidate timesheet information to ensure accuracy, including the review of pay codes, hours, and time away from work.
* Process and commit bi-weekly payroll to meet required deadlines.
* Set up and process garnishments, tax levies, support orders and wage assignments as appropriate.
* Understand Ceridian WFM system and Workday as a Processor
* Performs a wide variety of record keeping and payroll processing activities
* Provide support for ongoing payroll operational activities
* Answer routine payroll and payroll tax related questions from team members and groups
* Assist and prepare ad hoc requests
* Conduct research, and compile information for reports
* Regularly review current processes and procedures and make recommendations for improvements to SOP or systems to enhance performance and create efficiencies.
* Participate in efficiently carrying out the functions of the existing payroll processes while assisting with developing and testing new payroll processes and procedures when system and business requirements change
* Participate in various payroll audits as required by internal and external audit teams
* Research compliance issues, IRS laws and states laws, to provide recommendations for improved compliance on internal payroll and payroll tax processes
* Participate in payroll projects, meetings, and opportunities as assigned
* Work closely with Payroll Partners to provide excellent customer service and be back up for payroll processing as needed
* Assist Payroll Team with annual data compilation for audits that may include 401k and Workers' Comp
* Performs other related duties or projects as assigned by the Global Payroll Director.

Job Specifications:
* Experience with high volume, multi-state payroll environment
* Knowledge of payroll related taxes and respective taxing agencies
* Experience in coordinating long-term and short-term planning in a fast-changing environment
* Ability to work with all levels of management and interact effectively with team members
* Instill confidence in the workforce and management by maintaining the highest level of confidentiality at all times
* Keep management apprised of all payroll issues and up-coming changes
* Excellent organization skills and good customer service ability
* Good communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with vendors, management, and team members

Required Education and Experience:

* Associate degree in a related field preferred
* Three (3) plus years of payroll experience
* Basic knowledge of FLSA, Federal and State withholding requirements
* Knowledge of payroll related taxes and the taxing agencies

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com .

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

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