Payroll Specialist

Securitas Electronic Security; Uniontown (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Paid vacation

Educational Assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, seeks a Payroll Specialist to ensure timely and accurate weekly/biweekly payroll. You will maintain employee files, process changes, answer questions, and support HRIS modules while handling high-pressure situations across a large, nationwide workforce.

Preferred candidates have 2–4 years of payroll experience with prevailing wage knowledge, union payroll exposure, and experience with ADP Time & Attendance and Workforce Now.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience—2–4 years with prevailing wage knowledge.
• Union payroll experience.
• Large-scope payroll experience (1000+ employees).
• ADP Time & Attendance and Workforce Now platforms experience.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• HR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee database.
• Process weekly payroll.
• Prepare payroll reports.
• Answer employee questions.
• Manage garnishments, 401k, flex and other payables.
• Handle misc. filing projects.
• Support HRIS module maintenance.
• Perform admin and clerical duties.
• Handle high-pressure situations.
• Complete certified payroll forms.
• Review prevailing wage rates and fringe metrics per project.
• Reconcile prevailing wage data with ADP outputs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate's degree or some post-secondary education

Tools

ADP Time & Attendance

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge, and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services.

Position Description

The Payroll Specialist position is a major contributor to the organization in regard to ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of the weekly/biweekly employee payroll. Maintain employee files, process changes, field questions and communicate with all employees. This position also supports key areas of the Human Resources departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain employee database
• Process employee payroll each week
• Payroll reporting
• Answer employee questions as they arise
• Manage garnishments, contributions, 401k, flex and other payables
• Miscellaneous filing projects
• Support the development and maintenance of HRIS Module
• Misc. admin and clerical duties
• Must be able to handle high-pressure situations
• Responsible for completing certified payroll forms
• Establish and review the prevailing wage rates and fringe metrics per project
• Reconciled to the prevailing wage against the data sent to ADP and what appears on the payroll register
• Other projects as needed

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or some post-secondary education
• Payroll experience - 2-4 years with prevailing wage knowledge
• Union payroll experience
• Large scope payroll experience preferred (1000+ employees)
• ADP payroll platform specifically Time and Attendance and Workforce Now
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Positive attitude and professional behavior
• Previous HR experience a plus

Preferred Competencies

• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Adaptable and flexible in dynamic environments
• Effective time management skills
• Analytical thinking and reasoning
• Collaborative team player
• Keen attention to detail
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service
• Well-organized and efficient

Securitas Technology Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including Opportunity for annual merit pay increases

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Educational Assistance
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more!
• Leadership Development Program
• Management Training Program

We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.