What is a Payroll Specialist doing? Job description and responsibilities

What does a Payroll Specialist do?

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate is organized, with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and is capable of working independently as well as collaboratively. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for performing payroll processing, auditing, and reporting activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures. This individual will also be responsible for handling a variety of payroll and accounting related tasks, such as maintaining payroll records, handling payroll tax compliance, and providing customer service to employees. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll

Responsibilities of Payroll Specialist

1. Maintain payroll records and ensure accuracy of payroll data
2. Prepare and process payrolls in a timely manner
3. Calculate and process employee deductions, including taxes, insurance, garnishments, etc.
4. Prepare payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders
5. Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve payroll discrepancies
6. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
7. Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of payroll procedures and processes
8. Respond to inquiries from employees regarding payroll matters
9. Provide payroll information for audits and other reporting purposes
10. Stay current on changes in payroll laws, regulations, and industry best practices