Payroll Specialist

Asu Enterprise Partners - Tempe, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Tempe, AZ

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at ASU Enterprise Partners plays a crucial role in managing payroll and benefit programs while providing exceptional customer service. This position involves processing payroll for multiple companies, handling employee data, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. The specialist will work closely with the Assistant VP of Total Rewards and support the Sr. Payroll Administrator in various payroll and benefits administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Processes employee data (new hires, terminations, employee changes) in HRIS/Payroll system
• Inputs payroll data directly in Workday to produce accurate and timely payroll and payroll changes
• Assists in preparing payroll accurately and in a timely manner
• Assists employees with inquiries regarding payroll, time reporting, and company benefits programs
• Manages time reporting in HRIS/Payroll system
• Calculates final pay and deductions for terminated employees
• Maintains personnel/payroll files and other confidential records in accordance with record retention guidelines
• Reconciles monthly benefit invoices
• Processes disbursement requests for vendor invoices and other payroll and benefit related payments
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws
• Provides customer service to internal and external customers
• Assists with day-to-day payroll and benefits administration, year-end reconciliations, postings and other year-end and quarter-end activities
• Provides support and backup for the Sr. Payroll Administrator

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Three (3) years of relevant experience or equivalent education and work experience
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Suite of applications including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in person, writing, and by phone
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information
• Strong and collegial interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects

Nice-to-haves

• Workday payroll experience
• Advanced Excel - pivot tables, v-lookups