Payroll Specialist

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for a team-oriented Payroll Specialist who will be part of our team processing bi-weekly payroll for an 1,850+-person, multi-state consulting firm. The payroll specialist will be part of a crossed-trained team to support company goals and initiatives.

If you thrive in the pursuit of delivering the very best and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then this could be an excellent opportunity for you!

This temporary, fully remote (distributed) position reports to our Payroll Department.

• Enters HR actions, including but not limited to, new hires/rehires, pay increases, position/work location changes, and terminations into HR information systems.
• Processes termination paperwork including calculating and preparing final checks. This includes preparing severance and/or vacation time payout.
• Receives and responds to customer inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Calculate and prepare final checks, severance, and various bonus payments.
• Creates and processes weekly timesheet posting. Reviews and audits timesheets for accuracy by running audits and reconciling information between two data sources.
• Researches and prepares labor adjustments because of missing timesheets.
• Reviews employee forms and other paperwork to ensure material is completed timely and accurately.
• Review and approve employee changes, new hire forms, and direct deposit changes from ESS (Employee Self-Service).
• Process overtime for Colorado and Alaska Employees.
• Process employment verifications.
• Consistently apply company policy and government regulations.
• This position is also responsible for explaining and interpreting complex payroll information to associates at all levels and using analytical skills to identify and address potential issues.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience performing payroll processing activities as typically demonstrated through 1-5 years of related experience. This includes proven experience working with an HRIS/HCM system. Experience with Ceridian Dayforce preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of payroll rules and regulations at the federal, state, and local level.
• Must demonstrate good technical and analytical skills with an attention to detail. This includes intermediate spreadsheet skills to create pivot tables and V-lookups.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing priorities ensuring deadlines are met timely and effectively.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills to provide exceptional customer service on a regular basis.

An employee in this Phoenix-based position can expect an hourly wage of $21.94/hr.–$27.82/hr actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.