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Robert Half Payroll Specialist in Golden Valley, Minnesota
Description
We are looking for a meticulous Payroll Specialist to join our team in GOlden Valley, Minnesota. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing payrolls, maintaining accurate payroll records, and addressing payroll-related inquiries. You will also be tasked with managing employee deductions and liabilities, along with ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities:
• Handle the processing of weekly and off-cycle payrolls for hourly and commission wages across multiple states.
• Manage new hire, termination, and changes entries in the HR/Payroll system.
• Validate timecards, benefit deductions, and overtime calculations.
• Respond to payroll queries from internal staff via phone and email.
• Generate monthly and quarterly wage and tax reports.
• Fulfill wage verification requests as needed.
• Collaborate within the department to support and complete ad hoc projects.
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll operation information and uphold employee confidence.
• Certify compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll.
• Detail all payroll liabilities by establishing employee federal and state income, social security taxes, and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments.
• Continuously implement established policies and procedures to maintain payroll operations, reporting changes where necessary.
• Manage employee deductions and other liabilities.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Update payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
• Manage and review, including verification, of source documents.
• Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for department heads.
Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
• Experience with ADP - Financial Services
• Familiarity with Kronos Timekeeping System and About Time
• Understanding of Accounting Functions and Accounts Payable (AP)
• Experience in Check Processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically with Pivot Table and VLOOKUP functions
• Prior experience in the automotive industry is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines.
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