Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

• Timely and accurately pay employees based on time and attendance data received from field locations, as well as process one‑time non‑recurring payments such as bonus, deferred compensation and severances, and handle other special projects as requested.

• Ensure that American Water payrolls are processed, completed and paid timely and accurately.
• Interface with and maintain effective working relationships with Regional HR Managers and Local Timekeepers, ensuring a high level of customer service that meets the needs and expectations of AW employees.
• Keep abreast of and maintain working knowledge of all HR and payroll policies and procedures, as well as payroll systems.
• Interpret, administer and deduct from employee payroll all court‑ordered wage garnishments and internal revenue levies.
• Perform at a level that assists in attaining overall and team‑level performance measures and goals.

• 3‑5 years of payroll related experience paying 5,000+ employees in a multi‑state, fast‑paced environment; ADP experience required.

• 3‑5 years of payroll related experience paying 5,000+ employees in a multi‑state, fast‑paced environment.
• Looking for a seasoned candidate; experience with time and attendance is key. Also looking for garnishment experience.
• Candidate needs to be a self‑starter with strong communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills. ADP experience is required.
• This is an ASAP start.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.