Specialist, Payroll - Vantagen

Overview

This role provides direct support and payroll consulting to the organization’s payroll clients. The position requires in-depth knowledge of payroll practices and applicable payroll laws to deliver accurate service and information. Work is performed under the supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, with client relationship management handled independently; issues or challenges should be escalated as needed for prompt resolution.

Responsibilities

Client Service & Deliverables

• Ensure client payroll information is accurate within their specific payroll system and resolve discrepancies
• Review and/or process payrolls in a timely manner to meet client deadlines, including:
  • Updating employee records
  • Calculating and paying bonuses or severance
  • Reviewing the accuracy of federal and state income tax calculations
  • Reconciling payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and related items
• Prepare reports of employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer contributions for social security and unemployment

Client Service

• Build strong, trusted client relationships by consulting with clients on payroll-related matters
• Maintain confidentiality of employee data
• Convey detailed information accurately in both written and verbal formats
• Provide technical software support to clients
• Identify and accurately capture out-of-scope work
• Identify opportunities to expand services to clients

Implementation & Technology

• Serve as an additional resource to the implementation team when needed
• Interview clients to understand payroll needs
• Manage new client implementation projects to ensure timely completion and client satisfaction
• Train clients on payroll processes as necessary

Individual and Team Development

• Support new hires and/or less experienced staff regarding clients, software, payroll, and/or processes
• Provide honest feedback to new hires/less experienced staff in a timely manner
• Help build team capabilities and knowledge by sharing insights and lessons learned
• Research and maintain product knowledge on ADP software platforms
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal payroll practices and laws

Requirements

• 2-year degree preferred or 2 years experience in lieu of degree
• Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly detail oriented and focused on accuracy
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong adaptability and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to effectively work in a deadline-driven environment serving multiple clients
• Ability to provide exceptional client service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; communicates appropriately and professionally with all levels
• Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
• Ability to learn from experience and integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work; share with colleagues as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP software platforms desirable

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $15.97 to $41.00
• Actual compensation is influenced by skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Location

Work location status should be discussed with the organization’s talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity being explored.