Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required â?¢ Experience in Human Resources or Payroll-related data processing required â?¢ Must be able to work under tight deadlines and time requirements Responsibilities The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the processing of payroll and related tasks â?¢ Performs all duties connected to the processing of payroll using the HRIS system â?¢ This position requires supervision and typically requires training to start in the position, and on-going training for newly instituted payroll rules and regulations and software updates â?¢ Provides exceptional customer service by responding in a timely manner to requests and questions regarding time reporting, payroll, tax, benefit, and other deductions for assigned areas of the agency, troubleshooting issues, and bringing in other internal or external parties as needed â?¢ Sets up newly hired or rehired employees in the payroll system including administering all aspects of the Form I-9 process â?¢ Ensure that all payroll processing guidelines and rules are followed to ensure all employee data and tax withholdings are accurate and complete â?¢ Administers employee change transactions; terminations, transfers, promotions, pay changes, job changes, and other employee changes accurately and timely, following proper payroll protocols â?¢ Processes payroll in an accurate and timely manner, following payroll processing procedures and guidelines, including for pay groups with unique or specialized requirements â?¢ Processes employment verifications, wage attachments, tax notices, third party inquiries, and other items necessary for payroll and employment tax setup and/or processing according to established procedures â?¢ Performs other duties as assigned â?¢ Travel to other locations beyond the assigned work location is occasionally required Benefits â?¢ 403(b) Plan â?¢ Company 403(b) Matching Contributions â?¢ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) â?¢ Tuition Reimbursement â?¢ Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance â?¢ Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays â?¢ Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance â?¢ Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance â?¢ Voluntary Term Life Insurance