Payroll Specialist

Robert Half - Towson, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Towson, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Payroll Specialist, located in Towson, Maryland. The role is within the industry, where you will be responsible for handling various payroll duties. You will be working in a dynamic environment, ensuring the smooth operation of the payroll function. As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and maintaining accurate payroll records. Your expertise will contribute to the overall efficiency of the payroll department and support the financial health of the organization. In this position, you will be tasked with accurately processing payroll for all employees on a regular basis, which includes calculating wages, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll-related items. You will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws, including the timely filing of all payroll-related taxes. Maintaining and updating payroll information, such as new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes, will be a key responsibility. Additionally, you will administer employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, ensuring accuracy in payroll calculations. Generating and distributing payroll reports, addressing employee inquiries, and assisting with internal and external payroll audits will also be part of your role. Staying informed of updates and changes in payroll systems and software is essential to ensure efficient and effective payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process payroll for all employees on a regular basis, including calculating wages, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll-related items.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws, including the timely filing of all payroll-related taxes.
• Maintain and update payroll information, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and other payroll-related records.
• Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other deductions, ensuring accuracy in payroll calculations.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports, including payroll summaries, tax reports, and other required documentation for management and auditing purposes.
• Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with internal and external payroll audits, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Stay informed of updates and changes in payroll systems and software, ensuring efficient and effective payroll processing.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a similar role.
• Proficient in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Strong understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of payroll processing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan