Consulting Payroll Specialist

Coverys Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coverys Inc is seeking a payroll professional to manage all aspects of payroll processing for a diverse client base in the United States. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong knowledge of payroll procedures and regulations, and the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.

The position involves handling wage deductions, benefits, and accruals for both union and non-union employees, ensuring timely updates for new hires, terminations, and rate changes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll processing for a diverse client base.
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of payroll processing for employees (union and non-union), including wages, deductions, sick pay, vacation time, and accruals.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reconciliations.
• Work closely with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Handle payroll tax, garnishments, union and non-union issues, and other payroll-related activities.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Skills

Payroll accuracy

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Attention to detail

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing for our diverse client base. You will be part of a team dedicated to providing the highest level of service and support to our clients. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of payroll procedures and regulations, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of payroll processing for employees (union and non-union), including but not limited to wages, deductions, sick pay, vacation time, and accruals.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reconciliations.
• Work closely with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Handle payroll tax, garnishments, union and non-union issues, and other payroll-related activities.
• Participate in special projects as required.