Payroll Specialist

Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Dallas TX - Hybrid
Contract: 3 month(s)

HYBRID ROLE : Dallas, TX and must be local as the role is hybrid. Must be able to come into office 2-3x a week.

GENERAL FUNCTION
As part of the HR Operations Team, the Payroll Specialist function processes payroll in a high volume Multi EIN and Multi-State environment for North America operations.
The processing of payroll includes auditing, issue resolution and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely payrolls.
This position focuses on assisting with payroll administrative activities.
Maintains a strict confidentiality of information at all times.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports all wage garnishment processing
Assists with processing, balancing, and transmitting payrolls to and from ADP payroll to ensure completeness of the payroll process for weekly, bi-weekly and monthly disbursement of multi-state and multi-country (US & Canada) payroll for 40,000 employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws
Processing that includes, but not limited to, new hires, additional pays, bonus and commissions, direct deposit and paycards, and terminations final pay
Ensure automated timekeeping hours file is processed and balanced
Frequently interacts with various departments
Creates, tracks and works to resolve service requests with 3rd party payroll provider
Support direct training needs for incoming payroll staff
Identifies critical pay incoming tickets to determine need for On Demand paycards/checks and processes emergency pays.
Addresses incoming inquiries from tickets system, internal employees, stakeholders, or regulatory agencies and escalates internally
Stays informed of all payroll and HR policies and procedures Adheres to applicable state, local and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Follow prescribed procedures and workflow
Run employee pay detail reports as needed for HR, Legal, Compliance requests
Provide excellent customer service to employees, coworkers General clerical duties for review of incoming mail related to payroll

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Associates degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience required
2+ years Payroll experience required
Previous experience with reporting, data analysis or payroll reconciliations
Ability to create and modify reports using Globalview reports
Multi-state payroll processing experience in a fast paced/large volume environment
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word
Self-motivated, resourceful, takes initiative, analytical, with strong attention to detail
Trustworthiness with confidential information
Positive attitude and a team player
Willingness to accept and drive change
Must be confident with engaging in a variety of different communicative modes and understanding others through strong active listening skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of payroll experience, MicroSoft office proficient, ADP GlobalView experience a plus