Payroll Services Specialist

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in San Antonio, TX is seeking a payroll specialist who will process payroll and ensure compliance with regulatory standards under supervision. You will prepare government reports and support staff in using automated time-keeping systems.

The role involves handling multiple payroll cycles, assisting with inquiries, and potentially filling in for a supervisor. Strong attention to detail and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of payroll concepts, policies, and practices.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills for internal/external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills across multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; payroll software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers payroll practices to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Processes payroll using automated time-keeping systems and government reporting.
• Trains employees and managers on time-keeping systems.
• Completes all phases of payroll processing and prepares bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• May fill in for supervisor as needed.
• Assists staff with payroll inquiries and data requests.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Mathematical mindset

Customer service

Detail oriented

Office skills

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Under close supervision, responsible for payroll processing functions and activities in compliance with regulatory standards, policies and procedures. Assists and supports all aspects of departmental operations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administers payroll practices utilizing diverse procedures and program requirements for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
• Processes payroll utilizing automated time-keeping systems and prepares government reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides payroll support by training employees and managers in the use of automated time-keeping systems.
• Completes all phases of the payroll processing cycle and prepares/files various bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• May fill in for supervisor as needed.
• Assists employees, timekeepers, and supervisors with database training, payroll issues, and requests for payroll information on a regular basis.
• Researches payroll issues/discrepancies and processes necessary corrections.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of payroll concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Strong mathematical and solution oriented mindset.
• A solid customer service acumen and interpersonal skills to effectively work with both internal and external customers and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Detail oriented with meticulous planning and organizational skills while balancing multiple priorities.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills; payroll software systems experience is preferred.