Payroll Specialist - Onsite Pittsburgh, PA

SMS group Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS group Inc. in Pittsburgh seeks a Corporate Payroll Specialist to own bi-weekly payroll processing and ADP Workforce Now optimization. You will act as SME for HCM data, system configuration, and reporting while managing self-service for employees and managers.

You’ll coordinate with ADP representatives, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, support plant HR on benefits and payroll functions, and help with year-end processes and benefit enrollments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3–5 years in HRIS/payroll roles.
• At least four years’ experience with payroll software and processing.
• ADP Workforce Now: minimum 3 years configuration and payroll processing.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong computer/database skills.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance.
• Proven ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with remote sites.

Responsibilities

• Own bi-weekly payroll processing and system optimization using ADP Workforce Now.
• Coordinate and process company-wide payroll while adhering to local, state, and federal laws.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for HCM data, system configuration, and reporting.
• Manage employee and manager self-service features.
• Provide support to plant HR personnel on benefits/payroll functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Remote communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Certify

HRIS

Job description

About this position

SMS group is seeking a Corporate Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of our bi-weekly payroll processing and system optimization using ADP Workforce Now.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinates and processes company-wide payroll while adhering to the applicable local, state, and federal employment laws
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for HCM data, system configuration, business process configuration and reporting
• Manages the employee and manager self-service features
• Processes status changes and updates ADP system
• Works with ADP representative to understand analytics within ADP system
• Maintains employee benefit files and other record keeping
• ADP cloud document configuration and management
• Provides support to plant HR personnel on benefit/payroll functions
• Processes open enrollment benefit plan transfers. Provides support to online benefit administration for plant employees
• Works with ADP representative to respond to notifications from state agency regarding unemployment claims filed by former employees
• Works with ADP representative to issue annual individual summary of benefits to employees
• Serves as an administrator for Certify. Works with accounting to reconcile payroll expenses
• Works with ADP representative to troubleshoot clock issues dealing time and attendance

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least 3-5 years of experience in positions related to HRIS, payroll, IT
• Minimum of four years’ experience using payroll software and processing payroll is required
• ADP Workforce Now experience is required – a minimum 3 years of configuration and payroll processing experience. A combination of similar system experience may be substituted
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization
• Strong computer and database skills
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Products
• Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team driven philosophies
• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interest to remote site locations and ability to communicate and exercise very positive people skill

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon succes sful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test