Payroll Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

Payroll Coordinator is responsible for maintaining records and processing payrolls for a set group of clients. Payrolls will consist of varied pay frequencies and may include multiple states.

• Processes payroll in accordance with federal/state guidelines, checking figures for accuracy and receiving necessary approvals.
• Prints, sorts, and prepares payrolls for distribution.
• Accurately enters and maintains employee related information in the payroll system, including personnel changes, wage adjustments, tax withholding changes, direct deposit, termination forms, and all other required forms necessary for payroll processing.
• Reviews new hire and employee change paperwork for completion and accuracy.
• Works closely with Benefits, Human Resources and Accounting on all payroll related issues.
• Researches and resolves questions from managers and employees as they relate to the processing of payroll information including banking, garnishments, employment verifications, workers compensation, retroactive pay calculations, tax questions, and other changes.
• Maintains knowledge of payroll processing system enhancements and changes in wage and tax laws.
• Maintains knowledge of all PEO services to assist clients with general inquiries.
• Ensures that the highest quality level of customer service is provided to clients and employees.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with clients, co-workers & other departments.
• Assists in special projects as assigned by management and other duties as assigned.

• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills, and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customers.
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Able to adhere to tight deadlines.
• High School diploma required.
• Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Able to handle highly confidential information.