Senior Payroll Specialist

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Payroll Manager and receiving daily instruction from the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely with minimal errors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Processing of weekly payroll, including data entry of time, checking for errors, and preparing paychecks and direct deposit files. - Preparation of union fringe benefit reports; this includes compilation of data; preparation of check requests and report submission. - Maintaining pay and fringe benefit information in computer using JDE and HCM. - Timely responses to general questions, payroll issues, and - Responding to EDD benefit/new hire inquires. - Inputting new and rehire employee personnel information in the system. - Performing general office duties, such as filing, copying, distribution, etc. - Order stop payments and prepare manual checks. - Research payroll job cost corrections. - Preparation of benefit reports and/or input of benefit deductions. - Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports. - Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits. - Demonstrate a thorough k...