Specialist - Payroll

Specialist - Payroll (Open)

Location:

Kennesaw, GA (LLC Support) - Management

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

Recruiter:
Roseanne Khachikyan / Rosea /

JOB SUMMARY:

Payroll Specialist is responsible for performing daily payroll operations, including multistate payroll processing, for approximately 9,000+ employees across the South Division cluster. Position is high volume and requires keen organizational skills, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Accurate and timely multistate payroll processing using Workday ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local requirements.
• Ensuring timely submission of wage attachments (child support orders, tax levies, garnishments, etc.).
• Process manual checks, special pays, gross-ups, and corrections/adjustments. Some manual calculations may be required.
• Maintain payroll records and filing administration according to internal department practices.
• Facilitate strong customer service relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Respond to service tickets and answer routine telephone inquiries concerning payroll issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist accounting staff in research and resolution of payroll related transactions, including outstanding payroll checks.
• Provide support to peers/leadership as needed; timely feedback to manager, supervisor, and customers.
• Assist in process improvement projects and other initiatives as assigned by the Payroll Manager.
• Adhere to internal control processes when initiating, recording, summarizing and reporting payroll transactions.
• Actively participate in payroll year-end activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• H.S. diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years payroll experience (preferably with Workday).
• Must have multi-state experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with Vlookup knowledge.
• Thorough knowledge of office/clerical practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Excellent organization, documentation and follow-up skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, and officials in other departments.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects and work under deadlines.
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Utilize the utmost discretion in the handling of confidential information.

• Workday experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of accounting is a plus.
• FPC/CPP is a plus.

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

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