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BELLA+CANVAS

Payroll Specialist

BELLA+CANVAS, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process full cycle payroll

Review timecards

Maintain payroll files for two entities

Administer multi-entity, multi-state and multi-cycle payroll for 900+ employees

Stay current on payroll systems to achieve alignment with HR & Benefits

Prepare relevant weekly payroll reports including General Ledger

Support all internal and external audits related to payroll

Maintain payroll information with the highest confidentiality

Update payroll records by reviewing changes in exemptions, job titles, and department transfers

Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, company paid disability, and nontaxable wages

Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation and enforcing adherence to requirements

Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential

Maintain professional and technical knowledge with payroll systems

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Perform related duties as assigned

Review employee timecards to clarify any punch discrepancies

Communicate with Human Resources when necessary to obtain missing approval signatures

Maintain and review Manual Check Log

Send reports to accounting weekly

Maintain all data relating to payroll and make necessary changes as required

Assist Human Resources Manager in collecting and filing meal waivers

Assist the Payroll & Benefits Manager with special projects, needs and research (including corporate and 401k auditors, census requests as well as Workers Comp needs, W2 preparation and distribution)

Responsible for the full scope of accurate and timely, beginning to end, weekly payroll processing for the company in the absence of the Payroll and Benefits Manager

Issue reports related to payroll and employee benefits, as required, in an accurate and timely manner

Maintain and update employee benefits information in the payroll system

Reactivate employee benefits for employees returning from leave

Process employment verification requests

Assist employees with benefit questions or issues

Maintain records regarding employee leaves of absence, retirement and resignation

Any other duties assigned by the Payroll and Benefits Manager or Human Resources Manager

Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties

Assist with any payroll projects as assigned

Provide quality customer service to all employees at all levels of the company in a timely manner

Assist with the research and resolution of payroll issues in a timely manner

Enter and update garnishment, child support orders in payroll system

Process HR changes in ADP Workforce Now (WFN)

Other duties as assigned by Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a self-starter

Must have a can-do attitude and a genuine love for payroll & people

Attention to detail

Must meet deadlines

Must be committed to working 8 hours per day, 5 days per week and be available for overtime during month-end, quarter-end and year end

Experience in Custom Reporting

Positive and professional attitude

Demonstrates initiative and volunteers willingly to do more than required

Team player

Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy

Flexible and able to prioritize workload based on urgency and importance

Excellent oral and written communication skills within a diverse environment

ADP Workforce Now payroll system experience preferred

Minimum of five years of experience processing payroll

Knowledge of Multistate payroll

Understanding of the processing of garnishments

Proficient knowledge of basic accounting principles

Understanding of wage and hour law (multistate)

Basic knowledge of labor law

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Completes tasks pursuant to supervisors’ priorities

Maintains smooth workflow

Communicates effectively with public and co-workers

Effective writing skills

Works cooperatively with co-workers

Uses time effectively (own/others)

Develop and present alternative solutions to problems

Gathers and analyzes information in a confidential manner

Maintains employee information in a confidential manner

The base salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long-term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

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