Payroll Specialist

$52,000 - $62,400/Yr

ZEALOTECH PEOPLE PRIVATE LIMITED - Shelton, CT

Part-time - Mid Level

Shelton, CT

About the position

The Senior Payroll Specialist will oversee payroll operations for the Shelton, CT and Pittsburgh, PA locations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processes. This role requires on-site presence in Shelton and involves managing payroll for various business entities, contributing to process improvements, and supporting audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for hourly and salaried employees on weekly, biweekly, and monthly schedules.
• Handle new hires, terminations, tax information, benefits, awards, reimbursements, garnishments, and more.
• Process manual checks, voids, and special payroll requests as needed.
• Validate time entries and interface data between SuccessFactors and UKG Pro systems.
• Reconcile payroll liabilities, such as union dues, 401(k) contributions, and United Way donations.
• Prepare and reconcile gross-to-net payroll and journal entries for accounting system uploads.
• Coordinate incoming data from various departments and automated systems.
• Support audits by providing required documentation and ensuring accurate year-end processing.
• Contribute to the development of new payroll processes and assist with M&A payroll integration and custom reporting.
• Serve as a backup to three Senior Payroll Specialists during absences.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of payroll experience, preferably within a multi-state, union environment.
• Strong proficiency in end-to-end payroll processing.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with SQL databases is a plus but not required.
• FCP Certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Benefits

• 401(k)