Payroll Specialist

Summary

Join Great Minds as a Payroll Specialist and assist the Payroll Supervisor in preparing payroll and related reports. You will work closely with employees to maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies, requiring excellent customer service skills. Collaboration with HR on compliance is also key. The role involves using Dayforce for bi-weekly, multi-state payroll processing for 900+ employees. This fast-paced position demands adaptability to organizational and regulatory changes. The ideal candidate can work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. This position reports to the Payroll Supervisor.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience processing payroll
• Multi state payroll and compliance experience required
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• GED or High School Diploma Required

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll; ensure payroll file is accurate and complies with appropriate FLSA calculations for regular time, holiday, over-time, PTO
• Process off-cycle manual checks and adjustments as required
• Handles employee inquiries about pay, resolves discrepancies, and provides guidance on payroll related matters
• Enters and updates payroll data in Dayforce
• Assist with payroll related tax filings ensuring they are done timely and in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws
• Reconcile quarterly and year-end payroll reports and W-2 forms to ensure accuracy
• Complete employee related verifications from third parties
• Work in collaboration with the Human Resources team to ensure all payroll items are updated correctly in Dayforce.  These include but aren’t limited to benefit updates, bonuses, and pay changes
• Participate in annual 401k audit
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Dayforce experience preferred