Payroll Specialist II

WCL Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,054,000 - 100,565,000; Full time

Job summary

The WCL Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist II for a 6 month contract in Plano, TX. On-site schedule, Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/wk, with potential extension or conversion to full-time. You will assist in payroll accounting, ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, and support payroll reporting.

Responsibilities include processing payroll checks, direct deposits, garnishments, audits, and reconciliations. Requires 3+ years US/Canada payroll experience and proficiency with UKG Pro, Kronos, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of US &CAN payroll experience, preferably in a 3rd party payroll or shared services environment.
• 2+ years in customer service with strong relationship skills.
• Experience with payroll systems (UKG Pro, Kronos, Workday or similar).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit payroll with direct deposit and checks.
• Collect banking information for direct deposit setup.
• Process garnishments and tax withholdings.
• Maintain payroll records and perform semi-annual audits.
• Reconcile payroll with general ledger and reports.

Skills

US & CAN payroll experience

Customer service

Payroll auditing & compliance

GL posting & reconciliations

Tools

UKG Pro (UltiPro)

UKG WFC (Kronos)

UKG WFD (Dimensions)

Workday

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you will be working for is a Top 20 Fortune Global 500 Consumer Electronics and Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the technology sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor innovation — and one of the most well-known brands in the world.

LOCATION

Plano, TX 75023

COMPENSATION

$33.25/hr

SCHEDULE

On-site

Monday-Friday // 40 hrs/wk

CONTRACT TERM

6 month contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee

POSITION OVERVIEW – Payroll Specialist II

The main function of a payroll specialist is to assist in payroll accounting and reporting, including stop payments and transactions. The typical payroll specialist will be responsible for ensuring the payroll processing is compliant with all Federal and State Laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and submit paper payroll checks for employees who do not have direct deposit
• Collect banking information for direct deposit setup and initiate deposits on paydays
• Familiarize yourself and keep current with the taxation of salaries, benefits and other factors
• Process and monitor garnishment orders and other issues that impact payroll specifications
• Maintain and document all payroll records
• Conduct semi-annual audits of all payroll records
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Reconcile general ledger with regard to payroll transactions
• Detect and process issues related to uncollected payroll
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated performance as NASSC Tier 1 Agent will be accepted in place of the below qualifications
• 3+ years of US & CAN work experience in a payroll role, preferably in a 3rd party payroll or shared service environment
• 2+ years in customer service-related field and ability to demonstrate strong customer relationship skills
• Experience with top tier payroll and HRIS systems (UKGPro [UltiPro], UKG WFC [Kronos], UKG WFD [Dimensions] Workday or similar)
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve requests using pre-defined and creative solutions
• Expertly interpret, create and present a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form
• Produce measurable results in a collaborative team environment as well as independently to manage time and priorities while achieving defined personal and team goals
• Payroll audit, control, quality assurance and/or tax management experience
• Payroll accounting experience including GL posting, accruals and reconciliation of payroll expenses