Payroll Specialist

Park Place Technologies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Payroll Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in processing payroll and managing employee benefits. This position offers the opportunity to ensure accuracy in payroll systems while providing exceptional service to employees regarding their pay and benefits. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for payroll management, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a collaborative environment that values your contributions and offers the chance to grow your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years payroll and general office experience required.
• Knowledge of multi-country pay and employment laws preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll information and maintain accurate records.
• Provide customer service regarding pay, benefits, and taxes.
• Assist with employee onboarding and orientation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of employment laws

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the processing of payroll international employer semi-monthly; maintain and input payroll information in a precise and accurate manner. This position also manages the day-to-day application of the company’s benefits and upkeep the various Payroll systems. Administers company and employee information confidentially and keeps accurate administrative records.

What you’ll be doing:

· Interprets, implements, and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to payroll and benefits configuration.

· Compiles payroll data such as hours worked, paid and unpaid time, incentive and commission payments, benefits elections, taxes, insurance, and employee identification information, from time sheets and other records.

· Ensures Payroll and HRIS database reflects current and accurate information.

· Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.

· Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.

· Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments, new hires, and terminations.

· Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions via routine or ad hoc reporting.

· Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages

· Provide customer service to employees: in the area of pay, benefits and taxes as they relate to their pay, how to enter time or time off, where to locate forms and information on company’s intranet, where to send completed forms, who to contact for benefit questions and how to obtain required instructions on withholding issues.

· Ensures the timely production and distribution of W2s;

· Maintains personnel and payroll records according to relevant records retention laws;

· Notifies benefit carriers of all employee changes that result in a change in benefits.

· Assists employees with benefit issues (i.e. loss of ID cards, missing dependents, etc.).

· Assists in preparing materials and in presenting benefit plan changes to employees.

· Assists with educating employees regarding leaves of absence, especially Leaves.

· Assists with processing leave of absence paperwork; follow up regarding return to work.

· Responds to notifications from state agency regarding unemployment claims filed by former employees.

· Ensures all new hire paperwork is completed timely and accurately including but not limited to applications, background check release forms, taxes, etc.

· Process employee verification of employment requests.

· Assists with filing Worker’s Claims regarding employee return to work.

· Provides advice, assistance, and follow up on company policies and procedures.

· Conducts new employee orientation.

· Other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

· 3-5 years payroll and general office experience required.

· Payroll systems acumen required.

· Knowledge of multi country pay and employment laws, preferred.

· Knowledge of MS Office with intermediate or advanced knowledge of Excel.

· Ability to multi-task, maintain attention to detail, required.

Bonus Points:

· N/A

Education:

· Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel:

· 5%

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Park Place Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Park Place Technologies has an in-house recruiting team that focuses exclusively on the hiring needs of our company. We are not currently accepting additional third-party agreements or unsolicited resumes. If you would like to be considered as a preferred partner with Park Place Technologies, please submit your detailed information to [e-mail]. Any CVs submitted directly to hiring managers will be considered unsolicited and become the property of Park Place Technologies.