Payroll Specialist

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Finance & AccountingPayroll Specialist

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Seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with a strong background in payroll processing, compliance, and customer service. The ideal candidate has exceptional organizational skills,

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Finance & AccountingPayroll Specialist

Seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with a strong background in payroll processing, compliance, and customer service. The ideal candidate has exceptional organizational skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to manage payroll operations efficiently while supporting team members with professionalism and confidentiality.

NOTE: This is an in-person position located in McLean, VA.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Payroll Specialist assists the payroll manager in all tasks, including tracking hours worked for all team members, scheduling staff, and dispensing payroll to team members. The payroll specialist reports to the payroll manager and generally works within the human resources department. Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, deductions, job title changes, department/division transfers and terminations.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

Assist the bi-weekly payroll process
Process terminations
Leave Process
Provides payroll information by answering questions and request
Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations
Process new hires, rehires and internal transfers from Recruitment Management to ADP Work Force Now daily
Assist in the W2 and paystub distribution process
Assist with bonus payments companywide
Assist in meeting all federal and state payroll tax requirements
Assist in end of the year payroll account reconciliation
Provide ADP training for managers and assist managers
Manage the team member occupancy deduction program
Run payroll reports as needed and requested
Verify all employment references to include mortgage loans
Monitor ADP Time & Attendance system bi-weekly to ensure accuracy of timecards
Update supervisors and direct reports in HR system
Update HR system with email addresses, mailing addresses and personal changes
Assist with daily interface from ADP Work Force Now to ADP Time & Attendance
Maintain professional and technical work knowledge by attending educational workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks and participate in professional societies
Contribute to the Human Resources Team effort by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed
Comply with all Southern Management's policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager and/or Supervisor

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Detail oriented, excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Highly skilled in data entry, Excel, MS Office
Thorough understanding of payroll policies, procedures and practices to include federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to payroll, wage and hour and other related disciplines
Able to assist in all payroll functions
Timely and accurate production of work
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus

HS diploma and degree in Accounting or related field preferred or combination of education and experience
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred
Minimum of 4+ years of experience with electronic payroll processing, electronic timekeeping systems, maintaining high work standards, and safeguarding highly confidential information