Remote- Payroll Specialist

Overview

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

The organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support bi-weekly payroll processing, respond to employee inquiries, and contribute to system and process improvements. The role also supports garnishment administration and related payroll documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and process payroll for assigned line of business on a bi-weekly basis.
• Maintain a processing task list and documentation in accordance with department standards.
• Provide payroll support to all employees across the enterprise, including answering employee questions and concerns via phone or email.
• Support department help desk coverage and assist other team members as needed.
• Scan, link, and route payroll documentation using Perceptive Content.
• Participate in system testing as required for software/hardware upgrades, implementations, and integrations.
• Participate in corporate-sponsored system training efforts.
• Monitor daily duties for efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Process benefit deduction adjustment requests, distribute benefit emails to the assigned processing team, and review adjustments during bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Distribute Short Term Disability items to the assigned processing team, including check requests, short term disability Kronos files, and pay adjustments.
• Process stop payment and reissue requests.
• Accurately and timely input and review garnishment documents and withholding orders, including responding to court/agency requests.
• Maintain garnishment documentation according to department standards.
• Complete wage verification documents.
• Report returned or incorrectly issued garnishment checks to the team manager for appropriate action.
• Process garnishment refunds to employees.
• Work with the GL group on GL discrepancies.
• Ensure accuracy of processed garnishment data through thorough review of system-generated reports.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Flexibility to work beyond established Mon–Fri schedule as needed; occasional weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years of previous multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Demonstrated data entry experience.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college level business classes desired.
• FPC required (either at hire or within 18 months).
• CPP desired.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft HRMS version 8.5 of higher preferred.
• Knowledge of Kronos timekeeping system preferred.
• Garnishment administration knowledge (desired).

Compensation & Benefits

A comprehensive pay and benefits package is provided.

Additional Information

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Location

U.S. (work must be authorized without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future).