Payroll Specialist

Omega Foundation Services, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Foundation Services, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll accurately and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will handle multiple payroll frequencies and maintain confidential employee data. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, coordinate with HR and Finance to maintain data, and process year-end activities including W-2s.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour compliance.
• Experience with payroll software (ADP, Paychex, Workday, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's/Associate degree in relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll.
• Maintain employee payroll records and validate changes such as new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and deductions.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.
• Ensure accurate payroll tax withholdings and deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and accounting teams.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and timekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance to maintain accurate employee data.
• Process garnishments, child support orders, and other required deductions.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, tax filings, and audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Workday

Payroll4Construction

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage and process payroll for employees accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, maintain confidentiality, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll.


• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and validate personnel changes such as new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefits deductions.


• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.


• Ensure accurate payroll tax withholdings and deductions.


• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.


• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and accounting teams.


• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and timekeeping.


• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.


• Coordinate with Human Resources and Finance to maintain accurate employee data.


• Process garnishments, child support orders, and other required deductions.


• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, tax filings, and audits.


• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (preferred).


• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.


• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour compliance.


• Experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday, Payroll4Construction, or similar).


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.


• Experience with multi-state or multi-country payroll.


• Knowledge of payroll accounting and general ledger reconciliation.

Key Skills:

• Payroll processing


• Microsoft Excel


• Payroll software proficiency


• Time management


• Problem-solving


• Communication


• Organization


• Confidentiality

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position


• In Person position


• Occasional overtime during payroll cycles, month-end, or year-end processing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.