Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist willbe responsible forensuringaccurateandtimelyprocessing of payroll,maintaining employee records, and resolving payroll-related issues.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential job functions for this position include:

• Process payroll for employees using multiple system integrations ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain employee records, including personal information, hours worked, and payroll deductions.
• Calculate wages and deductions, including taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related expenses.
• Resolve payroll-related issues, such as discrepancies in pay, vacation time, and sick leave.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensureaccurateandtimelyprocessing of employee payments and related deductions.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and filing.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits.
• Understandall Company compensatory and timekeeping policies and procedures.
• Provide payroll services in a multistate environment for company employees.
• Ensure timeliness of changes and communications to staff and end users.
• Perform clerical payroll duties involved in the preparation and processing of payroll including entering data into the time entry and payroll systems, verifying the accuracy of data and computations, balancing payroll totals, andmaintainingdetailed records.
• Review timesheets for accuracy and make necessary correctionsin accordance with payroll processing procedures and company policy.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies/inquiries to include timesheet corrections.
• Respond to all pay-related inquiries using discretion and effective communication.
• Assist with answering general payroll inquiries received through the payroll helpline or general payroll email inbox.
• Establish andmaintaina quality working relationship with employees and co-workers.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll matters.
• Other duties as required.

• Adapts effectively to changing priorities, environments, and competing demands.
• Accepts feedback constructively and adjusts approach to improve performance.
• Demonstrates strong listening, comprehension, and communication skills.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Keeps stakeholders informed using appropriate communicationmethods.
• Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrates personal drive, accountability, and integrity in all work.
• Understands how individual contributions impact team and mission success.
• Collaborates effectively and fosters a team-oriented environment.
• Continuouslyseeksto improve processes and drive operational excellence.
• Assesses strengths and development areas to support continuous growth.
• Actively pursues learning opportunities and applies feedback to improve.
• Builds andmaintainspositive, professional working relationships.
• Demonstrates tact, respect, and conflict resolution skills in team settings.
• Delivers responsive, courteous service while managing challenging situations and meeting commitments.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Associate’sdegree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field,with2-4years of experience in payroll administrationor related position.
  
  Combined education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal payroll laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in using payroll software and MS Office applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• ADP Workforce andDeltek
  
  Costpointexperience.
• Experience with in the Government Contractingindustry.

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.