Payroll Specialist

Howard Hanna; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Hanna is seeking an entry-level Payroll Specialist in Pittsburgh with training provided. You will process semi-monthly multi-state payroll and ensure data accuracy, while maintaining confidential employee information.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with the Payroll Supervisor and HR team, gaining exposure to ADP reporting and payroll processes, with a hybrid in-office schedule at the Pittsburgh location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in accounting, business or related discipline.
• Entry-level role with training provided.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Familiarity with ADP and payroll processes.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent MS Word and Excel skills.
• Good judgment and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of payroll data.
• Process semi-monthly payrolls; update and maintain payroll records including salary changes, wage garnishments, benefit deductions, payroll taxing, vacation/PTO accruals.
• Collect non-exempt time cards weekly and follow up on time card discrepancies.
• Work closely with Payroll Supervisor to resolve payroll and time & attendance issues.
• Support payroll & HR team in producing and creating reports from ADP as required.
• Act as back-up for other payroll specialists as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Judgment

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in accounting, business or related discipline

Tools

ADP

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Office Location:119 Gamma Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 (Hybrid In-Office schedule)

OVERVIEW:

Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely processing of assigned company codes in a semi-monthly multi-state payroll. This is an entry level position, training will be provided! Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Description of duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy of payroll data.
• Process semi-monthly payrolls; update and maintain accurate payroll records including salary changes, wage garnishments, benefit deductions, payroll taxing, vacation/PTO accruals.
• Collect non-exempt time cards weekly and follow up on time card discrepancies.
• Work closely with Payroll Supervisor to resolve payroll and time & attendance issues.
• Support payroll & HR team in producing and creating reports from ADP as required.
• Act as back-up for other payroll specialists as needed.

Special knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Strong organizational, time management skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills. Problem solving capabilities must be strong.
• Good judgment and tactful customer service skills are required.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word / Excel; familiarity with ADP is necessary
• Understanding of employee benefits and deductions
• Ability to secure, safeguard and maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Ability to work under direction and supervision of others.

Education and experience required:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in accounting, business or related discipline.

HowardHanna.com

Hanna Holdings, Inc. affiliates and assigns are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of such factors as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status or disability. The Company abides by all local, state and federal laws and regulations affecting the hiring of employees.