Payroll Specialist

Insight Global; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Specialist to work onsite in Westlake, OH. You will manage US biweekly and weekly payroll, apply state laws, and generate reports for management.

The role requires 5+ years of payroll experience, with Dayforce and Kronos preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong attention to detail are essential, along with adaptability and teamwork to serve a diverse employee base.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience required.
• Ceridian Dayforce experience preferred.
• Kronos Timekeeping experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll taxes and benefits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process US biweekly and weekly payroll for employees.
• Apply state payroll laws and generate reports for management.
• Reconcile payroll on a biweekly and weekly basis.
• Maintain payroll entries: direct deposits, taxes and deductions.
• Process manual checks and ACH transfers as needed.
• Assist with audits, year-end processes and reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Kronos timekeeping

Ceridian Dayforce

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor degree preferred

FPC or CPP preferred

Tools

Kronos Timekeeping

Ceridian Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Day to Day:Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Specialist to work onsite in Westlake, OH! This person will be responsible for the accurate and efficient processing of payroll including union and non-union pay.

Daily Responsibilities

• Processes US biweekly and weekly payroll for employees
• Understanding of and application of state payroll laws, especially California
• Work on pulling and various state labor reports
• Reconciles payroll on a biweekly and weekly basis
• Maintains payroll entries such as: direct deposits, taxes, additional deductions
• Research and solve payroll inquiries while identifying process improvements
• Provides reports to management and accounting
• Processes manual checks and ACH transfers as needed
• Tracks and implements incremental increases for required positions
• Processes quarterly bonuses and commission payouts
• Record monthly journal entries in timely and accurate manner
• Record all relocation expenses work with outside 3rd party provider as required
• Review and post stock options at correct tax rate, and work to better automate current process with 3rd party provider
• State registration with tax agencies
• Knowledge of federal, state and local governmental payroll tax regulations and works with 3rd party payroll provider to make sure taxfilings are done timely
• Responsible for generating and updating processing procedures, as required
• Assists Supervisor with auditing of payroll, 401K review, Net to Net Comparison, G/L posting and Accruals, Year End Process
• Assists with account reconciliations as requested.
• Performs other duties and project work as assigned
• Perform administrative duties as needed

$35/hr

Skills and Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor degree preferred
• FPC or CPP preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience required, Ceridian Dayforce preferred
• Experience with Kronos Timekeeping preferred

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically, Outlook and Excel)
• Ability to work with diverse, geographically dispersed population of employees,
• Excellent communication, both oral and written, skills,
• Customer service focus,
• Attention to detail, and
• Ability to prioritize when faced with multiple, competing deadlines.
• Ability to analyze inquiries, identify root cause and suggest process improvements
• Experience in the Manufacturing industry a plus
• Outstanding customer focus including attributes of empathy, compassion and service orientation
• Passionate and high energy which can assist in selling future vision to customers
• Strong detail orientation, with focus on data quality
• Adaptability/flexibility which includes being open to change and conducting business differently
• Focused on continuous learning and developing new skills
• Excellent process orientation which focuses on efficiency without losing sight of customer experience
• Savvy with technology which includes use of web-based platforms, case management, etc.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].