Payroll Specialist

HR Solutions; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading HR services provider in Louisiana seeks a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing and provide excellent client service. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in multi-state payrolls and strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess superb computer skills.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides outstanding Client Service to HRS Clients.
• Accurate and timely processing of all assigned payrolls.
• Analyzes Clients' needs and provides recommendations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Client service

Interpersonal abilities

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

2+ years processing large volume multi-state payrolls

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

ClientSpace

PrismHR

HRP

Job description

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. The position works collaboratively with all departments, including Human Resources, Benefits, and Finance, to coordinate and deliver HR Solutions’s products and services to our clients (e.g., payroll, human resources, benefits, risk management, and tax administration). The Payroll Specialist will report directly to the Vice President of Payroll. Duties include (but are not limited to) being responsible for timely and accurate processing of payrolls.

RESPONSIBILITIES Include:

• Provides outstanding Client Service to HRS Clients
• Accurate and timely processing of all assigned payrolls
• Day-to-day payroll maintenance, including accurate and timely processing of payroll entries, garnishments, direct deposit information, and employee set-ups
• Establishes and maintains positive Client working relationships; successfully contributes to high Client retention rates
• Provides support and training to Clients and employees regarding payroll software and general payroll needs
• Provides progress reports to appropriate HRS Team Members
• Analyzes Clients’ needs and provides appropriate recommendations
• Performs analysis of completed payroll and troubleshoots data inconsistencies; identifies trends and potential issues, and recommends solutions
• Represents the HRS team effectively; builds trust and credibility, and promotes transparency
• Maintains confidentiality of all Client and employee information
• Other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts
• Extremely detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to self-direct, prioritize work, and meet deadlines, and follow processes
• Must possess superb computer skills, including Microsoft Office Applications
• Demonstrate an open-minded, team-oriented, and collaborative work style
• Excellent interpersonal abilities; expertise in building and maintaining business relationships
• Dependable and hard working
• Data entry experience and fact-checking preferred
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2+ years processing large volume multi-state payrolls
• ClientSpace, PrismHR, and HRP knowledge is a plus
• PEO/human resources outsourcing experience a plus
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.