Remote Payroll Specialist - Multi-State PEO Expert

Peoplease; Reno (NV); Remote; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplease is a leading Professional Employer Organization providing payroll, HR, benefits, and risk management solutions for small and mid-size businesses. We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to partner with PEO clients and deliver accurate, compliant payrolls on time from a remote distributed team.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple payroll projects, communicate effectively, and have strong MS Office skills. A PST schedule is required, with West Coast candidates highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year multi-state payroll experience required.
• 8am-5pm PST work schedule required.
• 6+ months PEO experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Compiles payroll data and billing records, while assisting customers and worksite employees (WSE).
• Accurately prepare and execute pay orders through electronic system and issue paychecks in accordance with PEO guidelines
• Compiles payroll data for assigned client base (e.g. gross pay, per diem, reimbursements, advances, calculates taxes, benefits, and garnishments to be withheld, time sheets and other records)
• Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and other changes (e.g. personnel changes, direct deposit, special withholdings, termination forms, and all other PEO-required forms necessary for payroll processing)
• Accurately enters and maintains all client related information in the payroll system including (e.g. client demographic changes, client sponsored benefit plan deductions, managerial, labor, and other custom reports and related payroll schedules)
• Reviews new hire and employee change paperwork and collaborates with client for the objective of producing accurate, compliant, and timely payroll
• Trains and assists the client and their representatives on the related websites and educates clients on federal and state tax regulations and federal labor laws
• Collaborates with all payroll-related internal departments and field client service team to ensure client issues are quickly resolved and documented accordingly
• Maintains knowledge of payroll processing system enhancements and changes in wage and tax laws to assist PEO departments with problem resolution on behalf of PEO clients
• Maintains knowledge of all PEO service offerings to assist clients with general inquiries
• Maintains knowledge of PEO payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with PEO requirements
• Ensures that quality payroll service is provided to PEO clients and worksite employees (WSE) by maintaining the highest level of quality service as measured by the business and client retention
• Maintains positive relations with assigned clients and worksite employees
• Proactively brings suggestions, concerns and observations to manager’s attention
• Job Costing – may track the cost of individual projects and jobs such as direct and indirect costs (e.g. labor, materials and overhead)
• Other duties as assigned to support the general purpose of the position’s function

Skills

Payroll experience (multi-state)

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Travel availability

Ability to multi-task

Work schedule PST

FPC Certification preferred

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate or BA degree in finance, business, or accounting

Tools

Prism

10-key entry

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peoplease is a leading Professional Employer Organization providing payroll, HR, benefits, and risk management solutions for small and mid-size businesses. We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to partner with PEO clients and deliver accurate, compliant payrolls on time from a remote distributed team.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple payroll projects, communicate effectively, and have strong MS Office skills. A PST schedule is required, with West Coast candidates highly preferred.