Certified Payroll Specialist

$54,080 - $60,320/Yr

Integr8Staff, Llc. - City of Industry, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

City of Industry, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Integr8staff is seeking a Certified Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll for approximately 180 employees using ADP Workforce Now. This full-time position requires expertise in payroll legislation and prevailing wages, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining employee confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review employee information such as working hours, calculate wages, and prepare and process employee payments.
• Collect timesheets and payroll information, data entry of missed punches.
• Prepare and process weekly payroll of 160 employees utilizing ADP Workforce Now (exempt and non-exempt).
• Process payroll transactions such as final checks, garnishments, direct deposits, stop payments, etc.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets regarding ticket information and submit all required reports to various agencies.
• Set up earnings and deductions codes.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Calculate and pay prevailing wage hours worked on a weekly basis using Excel.
• Calculate the regular rate of pay using Excel.
• Research, analyze, and resolve all discrepancies/complaints relating to pay and hours including interacting with employees and apprentices.
• Communicate with ADP to resolve any issues on Workforce Now.
• Communicate with employees regarding time or pay questions.
• Full cycle processing of apprentice paperwork and payment.
• Report to department managers regarding daily activities and issues.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute payroll reports to Management and Accounting.
• Maintain employee confidentiality and protect payroll operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Payroll experience required
• 3 years of current experience in the payroll field
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is a must
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of payroll legislation such as tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and math skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel is required

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with prevailing wages

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Competitive hourly pay of $26 - $29
• On-site work environment
• Potential for temporary to hire transition