Payroll Specialist

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About the Role

This role reports directly to the Payroll Manager and has primary responsibility for processing, reconciling and recording Payroll and related expenses for the corporate office and corporate owned centers.

A Day in the Life

• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls using ADP.
• Review payroll information for accuracy and completeness, including hourly and salary wages, overtime, bonuses, tips, allowances/special stipends, deductions, insurance, and 401K deductions.
• Review and validate employee time, PTO, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll-related earnings prior to payroll processing.
• Assist with the timely and accurate processing of employee changes, new hires, terminations, corrections, and manual checks as needed.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies by reviewing ADP, timekeeping, HR, and other supporting records.
• Assist with payroll-related reconciliations and identify differences for review and resolution.
• Assist with preparing payroll journal entries and supporting documentation for entry into the Net Suite accounting system.
• Assist with reconciling 401K payroll deductions and company match and provide support for 401K funding and related reporting.
• Assist with reconciling health insurance deductions to insurance invoices and supporting the allocation of expenses to appropriate cost centers.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and research payroll tax-related questions as directed by the Payroll Manager.
• Review payroll reports for accuracy and completeness and maintain organized payroll documentation.
• Assist with reviewing payroll system changes and employee records for completeness and accuracy.
• Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner.
• Work closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and field leadership to resolve payroll issues and ensure accurate information is reflected in payroll.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and personal information.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting requests, and other compliance-related activities.
• Support the Payroll Manager with process improvements, documentation, and internal control procedures.
• Assist with special projects and payroll-related analysis as required.

What Sets You Apart

• Payroll processing experience – this is a hands-on role where the ideal associate will possess a complete understanding of all payroll and related activities.
• Possess knowledge of federal and multi state payroll tax and ability to apply to current and future employee base.
• Knowledge of 3rd party payroll processing systems, such as ADP Workforce Now.
• Collaborative – Ability to work effectively with diverse operating styles and expectations among functional leaders. A proven associate that fully embraces the EWC culture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build and maintain a sustainable relationship of trust with peers and department leaders, which is established and maintained through a clear, timely, accurate, responsive, and professional communication style.
• Agility and Flexibility – Ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Results orientation – An energetic, positive, upbeat, highly respectful associate with the intellect, horsepower, and personality to implement "best practices" and continuously push the Company to improved performance. A strong self-starter with a real sense of urgency.
• A respected, valued team player – A highly collegial, "team-first," hands-on manager with…