Payroll Specialist with ADP expereince a PLUS

Member of the HR team that will ensure accurate processing and recording of company’s payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, participate in daily data entry ADP Workforce Now Payroll processing. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Delivering reports to audit system payments and calculations as out-of-job, overtime, minimum wage, penalty pay, and double time. Generating and analyzing queries and other system reports Performing manual calculation of paychecks (FLSA overtime, garnishment and 401k deductions, income tax and Earned Income Credit) to ensure accurate payment is made Coding forms according to ensure proper accounting and pay rates are assigned Inputting and verifying staff payments/deductions such as direct deposit, W-4’s, uniform deductions, IOU deductions Processing and tracking payment of benefit hours for terminations, reclassifications and advance, ensuring proper taxation and penalties for such payments are assessed Performing research and providing specific information to staff to resolve payroll issues and discrepancies by utilizing knowledge of the payroll system and guidelines set in the Lusamerica Policies Presenting electronic pay and payroll services to groups of individuals such as new hires, management teams, etc. Oversee paycheck distribution which includes counting, separating, and sorting paychecks for distribution Ability to work with fast paced Human Resources Department Researching/ locating missing checks and replacing when necessary Must be able to deal with sensitive and confidential information and respond to inquiries Expected to work in a customer service oriented environment resolving non-routine payroll problems with a focus on customer satisfaction Effective organizational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication Attention to detail Performing other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS: Working in a fast-paced; AA or equivalent combination of education and 2 years of experience 1-2 years experience processing multi-state payroll Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Ability to write simple correspondence Ability to respond common inquiries or complaints from staff or regulatory agencies Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and ability to perform these operations in American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variable in standardized situations Knowledge of federal, state and other labor laws Background in employment, compensation, benefits and employee relations Demonstrated strong work ethic, personal integrity and confidentiality on sensitive matters Creative problem solver with strong written and oral communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and ADP payroll software Self-directed with the ability to keep up in a very fast-paced environment Able to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization Effective organizational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication Attention to detail The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of the Payroll Specialist job. While performing this job, the noise level in the environment is moderate noise and cold Must be able to work in a seafood/fish processing environment Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Type: Full-time/Part time