Payroll Specialist

Addison Group; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in South Austin, TX is seeking a Payroll Specialist on a temporary contract to assist with weekly payroll preparation and data entry. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information in a timely manner, onsite at our Austin office.

You will support the Payroll Administrator with data entry, file maintenance, respond to employee questions, and help with payroll audits and accuracy to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of payroll best practices and accounting fundamentals.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and regulations.
• Experience and proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.
• Ability to produce accurate results while meeting payroll deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite – Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Trustworthiness and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Enter payroll data from reports and spreadsheets.
• Enter data for new hires, terminations and employee changes.
• File payroll paperwork and maintain payroll records according to the established retention policy.
• Will serve as back up payroll administrator and process entire payroll, beginning to end, as needed.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll and time off policies.
• Respond to payroll verification requests.
• Assist with gathering information for payroll audits.
• Assist with administering the boot allowance program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll best practices

Accounting fundamentals

ADP Workforce Now

Payroll deadlines

Multitask

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

English communication

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Role: Payroll Specialist

Location: South Austin, TX Onsite

Pay Rate: $28/hr

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Internal Job ID: 10079715

Job Summary

We are looking for a payroll specialist on a temporary contract basis.

Role Overview

The Payroll Specialist assists the Payroll Administrator with the preparation of the weekly payroll. The job responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, data entry, filing, addressing employee questions about payroll, responding to pay verification requests, and other administrative tasks associated with the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter payroll data from reports and spreadsheets.
• Enter data for new hires, terminations and employee changes.
• File payroll paperwork and maintain payroll records according to the established retention policy.
• Will serve as back up payroll administrator and process entire payroll, beginning to end, as needed.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll and time off policies.
• Respond to payroll verification requests.
• Assist with gathering information for payroll audits.
• Assist with administering the boot allowance program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Solid understanding of payroll best practices and accounting fundamentals
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and regulations
• Experience and proficiency with ADP Workforce Now
• Ability to produce accurate results while meeting payroll deadlines
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite – e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel
• Trustworthiness and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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