Payroll Specialist II

Asure Software; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA- All

Company paid Basic Life Insurance, A+D

401K Program with 3% safe harbor

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Self-Managed PTO

Job summary

Asure Software in Rochester, NY, seeks a Payroll Specialist II to service our small business clients with expert payroll processing and service delivery. You will manage employee payroll records and ensure accurate payments and tax withholdings.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and customer service in a fast-paced SaaS environment. You will work on payroll processing, reporting, and system validations while collaborating with clients and internal teams to maintain high quality service.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years automated payroll systems experience or equivalent accounting experience.
• Previous payroll experience in a client facing environment.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines or unusual or critical situations.
• Professional presentation of written information for clients.
• Direct experience in a variety of SaaS payroll systems; learning new ones.
• In-house payroll processing experience in a small to mid-sized business is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, semi-monthly, and custom calendar payroll for clients.
• Calculate paychecks using tax tables and validate outputs.
• Inspect system outputs and correct out-of-balance conditions.
• Check and audit timekeeping records for compliance.
• Validate time/attendance records with payroll data.
• Enter new hires into Payroll Central and post payroll changes.
• Manage involuntary deductions like levies and garnishments.
• Prepare management-friendly special reports.

Skills

Client-facing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

SaaS payroll systems

Tools

Payroll software

ERP/HRIS

Job description

Whowe are
Over 600 employees strong, Asure sees Human Capital Management (HCM) through the lens of entrepreneurs and executives with an owner’s mentality. We help businesses develop their “Human Capital” to get to the next level, stay compliant, and allocate their time, money and technology toward growth. Our HCM platform empowers more than 100,000 clients to build great teams and better manage their people while staying compliant in an ever-changing HR legislative landscape. Asure’s HCM offering includes Payroll & Tax, HR, and Time & Attendance software and HR Services ranging from online compliance tools to a fully outsourced HR department.

This is an on-site position based in Rochester, NY.

How you will contribute

Our Payroll Specialist II works to serve our small business clients to manage their changing payroll needs. The face of payroll to a dedicated client base, you partner to deliver expert payroll processing and services. Responsible for establishing and maintaining employee payroll records, they own the activities necessary to provide dedicated quality processing services.

• Process weekly, semi-monthly, and custom calendar payroll.
• Calculate paychecks using tax tables.
• Inspect automated system outputs such as registers and standard reports.
• Determining and correct out-of-balance conditions.
• Check and audit timekeeping records for standard compliance.
• Validate time and attendance records from TLM system with payroll.
• Enter in new hires into Payroll Central.
• Post changes in pay and tax status.
• Process involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments.
• Prepare special reports for management.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years automated payroll systems experience or equivalent accounting experience.
• Previous payroll experience in a client facing environment.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines or unusual or critical situations.
• Professional presentation of written information, that is clear and effective for success with clients.
• Direct experience in a variety of SaaS payroll systems, and your ability to learn new ones.
• Background of in-house payroll processing experience in a small to mid-sized business is highly preferred but not required.

Compensation

The base hourly range for this position is up to $27.00, based on relevant experience, skills, and industry knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA- All effective on day 1!
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, A+D, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability
• 401K Program with 3% safe harbor contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Self-Managed PTO

Our Mission

To provide Human Capital Management (HCM) software and services that help companies grow, while nurturing a culture of growth around us.

• Helping customers grow by getting the most from their human capital.
• Helping our employees grow personally and professionally.
• Growing relationships in our communities that inspire goodness.
• Grow shareholder value

Our Vision

Be the most trusted Human Capital Management resource to entrepreneurs everywhere.

Our Values

Reflect who we are and what we stand for as a company.

• Embrace Change
• Lead with Integrity
• Own the Outcome
• Deliver Awesome
• Be a Good Human

We are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, as we are unable to sponsor or transfer Visas at this time.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Asure Software from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to Asure’s mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to employees or hiring managers will be considered Asure property. Asure will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.