Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Position Summary: Perform all associated payroll functions for assigned affiliated agencies: Gateway-Longview, Inc. and New Directions Youth and Family Services.
Compensation $42,000 - $47,500
* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience
Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities: Process bi-weekly payroll, various reports and other payroll-related duties, in a timely, accurate and consistent manner and in accordance with HR policies and union contractsEnsure collection of timesheets from all departments, the totaling and inputting of hours into payroll systemCalculate and prepare special payroll checks, including replacement and manual checksProcess all employee changes including terminations of employment and coverage to ensure accurate end dates for benefit purpose and sending of required noticesResearch payroll problems and communicate with staff regarding solutionsProduce standard reports and create new reports as needed utilizing payroll reporting and Microsoft Excel softwareAct as main contact with payroll representatives regarding payroll processing, reports, software upgrades, etc.Calculate and prepare tax forms related to payroll mattersProvide wage and related information for unemployment, worker's compensation, disability and any other wage related documentsCompute and monitor wage garnishment ordersRespond to various inquiries from outside government and other agencies regarding employee payroll data and employment verificationMonitor and approve employee expenses submitted through the Agency's expense management systemProvide training to employees on the use of the Agency's timesheet and expense management systemsProcess reports and employee deductions related to Agency retirement provider, unions, and other entitiesAll duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Self-motivated and detail oriented with excellent communication skillsAbility to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityProficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's Payroll systemStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage candidates and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgroundsQualifications Associates degree in business or related field and 3 years of relevant experience