This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7043382
Our employees work hard to serve our clients and help our business grow.
As such, we want all employees to receive on-time paychecks and
understand their salaries thoroughly. To this end, our Payroll team is
seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to assist with the
coordination, processing and continuous improvement of the payroll
function. In this role, you will be entrusted to audit and verify time
keeping records of employees hours worked, as well as any deductions or
withholdings required to comply with state and federal law. You will
review, import, and audit payroll data for processing, and be adept at
maintaining confidential information. To be successful, you should be
willing to work cross-departmentally with HR and accounting, be
knowledgeable of payroll taxes, proficient in Microsoft Excel, and have
a solid understanding of payroll processing. **This is a remote
position, but the candidate must be based in Tucson, AZ, and available
for occasional on-site meetings or trainings according to business
needs.**\
# What youll do:
- Review and export payroll hours from Workday. Submit approved
payroll data to the service bureau (e.g., ADP, SCP and Baker Tilly)
for processing.
- Balance payroll hours exported from Time and Attendance.
- Balance all pay data hours/batches exported from Workday to SCP and
Baker Tilly Payroll Registers.
- Review computed wages and correct errors to ensure the accuracy and
appropriateness of earnings.
- Ensure that all changes to payroll are processed timely and
correctly.
- Ensure documentation of all payroll processes and procedures remain
current, identify opportunities to continually improve processes and
procedures, and make changes to procedures as required.
- Maintain a variety of files and records that document all
transactions in accordance with internal policies, rules, laws, and
regulations.
- Apply for State/SUI employer IDs when employees are hired in a state
where CyraCom does not have a physical presence.
- Partner with third party vendors SCP and Baker Tilly to implement
new earning, deduction, hour, and accrual codes.
- Work with our external partner for Workers compensation audit.
- Support department and team with special projects as needed, which
may require some overtime.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of files, records, conversations,
and sensitive employee data such as wage garnishments, withholdings,
etc.
- Respond to employee/supervisors/manager payroll questions. Refer
Human Resources related questions to the Human Resources Manager.
- Exercise a high degree of professionalism and self-motivation using
personal initiative to identify and recommend best practices.
- Demonstrate a continued commitment to professional education and
industry best practices.
- Knowledge of processing international Payroll specifically Mexico
and Costa Rica.
- Up to date knowledge of City, State, Provincial, Local and Federal
legislation affecting payroll.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
# Who you are:
- Skilled in applying the principles, practices and procedures of
payroll administration.
- Skilled at auditing automated payroll feeds for errors: strong
attention to detail and accuracy is required.
- Skilled at communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Highly detail-oriented and skilled at completing work with a high
degree of accuracy in spite of frequent work interruptions.
- Highly confident working independently and thrive in an autonomous
environment
- Able to respond appropriately and work effectively in highly
stressful situations. This includes handling payrol disputes,
accomplishing work within a limited timeframe, and communicating
complex policies and procedures to others.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Internet Explorer (or other internet browser) and database
programs, and comfortable with video conferencing programs like MS
Teams or Zoom.
- Able to operate common office equipment, such as: a computer, fax
machine, copier, and telephone system.
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective work
relationships.
# As a Payroll Specialist, you must have:
Minimum of 3-5 ye