Payroll Specialist

$49,920 - $56,160/Yr

Early Warning Services - Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Scottsdale, AZ

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Early Warning Services is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, employees, and external vendors, requiring a strong understanding of payroll processes and exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly multistate payroll accurately and timely, generating related reports for stakeholder approval.
• Conduct reviews to ensure accurate computation of pay and interpret company policies and government regulations affecting payroll and timekeeping processes.
• Adhere to established timekeeping and accounting principles.
• Review and finalize time sheets for payroll, ensuring completeness and addressing any issues with leaders.
• Act as the primary customer service contact for employees regarding payroll and timesheet best practices.
• Identify and resolve issues, providing recommendations to improve processes, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot, retrieve, and assess information to resolve moderately complex questions and payroll discrepancies.
• Effectively communicate and answer payroll-related questions and concerns, responding to internal/external audit inquiries.
• Review employee changes affecting payroll such as location, tax withholding, direct deposit, and deduction elections.
• Open and maintain state withholding and unemployment tax accounts as needed.
• Research and support HR in unemployment claims inquiries.
• Prepare off-cycle checks as necessary.
• Collaborate with HR Benefits and Total Rewards teams during annual cycle processes such as open enrollment and merit cycles.
• Support year-end processes including W-2 preparation and distribution.
• Support system regression testing, enhancements, and general configuration setup.
• Certify company compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Stay updated on payroll regulations and best practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two years professional payroll processing experience or related experience in accounting.
• Strong data entry experience, including auditing and validating timekeeping to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply general mathematical concepts and calculate figures such as earnings, overtime, and percentages.
• Ability to identify moderately complex problems and implement solutions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional related education and/or work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Workday Payroll, Timesheets, or HCM is a plus.
• Experience running regression testing on system enhancements and routine processes.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance