Payroll Specialist

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Job description

As Payroll Specialist, you will become a part of the HR department, managing the payroll process for our client's assigned companies. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that every employee receives their paycheck accurately and on time. This task involves meticulously processing payroll data, verifying timekeeping records, and calculating wages while maintaining strict adherence to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as wage and hour laws, thereby safeguarding the company against potential legal issues. Additionally, you will manage payroll tax registrations and ensure that all necessary filings are completed accurately.

Responsibilities:

Lead the processing of scheduled payrolls for assigned companies, ensuring precision and compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local laws.

Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local tax and wage & hour regulations, including payroll tax registrations.

Analyze complex payroll issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.

Exercise independent judgment on matters related to compliance, compensation, taxation, and HR policies.

Conduct post-payroll audits, generate reports, and recommend best practice improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Stay up-to-date on payroll procedures and policies, implementing changes to improve departmental effectiveness.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least 1 year of experience, preferably in a customer-facing role.

Strong work ethic with a focus on reliability, responsibility, and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and adapt to changing needs.

Proactive problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.

Proficiency in Google Suite applications.

Excellent data entry and typing skills with a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ferretti Search is an award-winning Recruitment Firm specializing in Executive Recruiting and Staffing. Our product is people. Ferretti Search has a dedicated team of executive recruiters ready to help our clients find employment solutions that benefit them as well as match our candidates with a company that meets their job preferences and career goals. At Ferretti Search, we believe in transparency throughout the entire process in order to serve our clients and candidates better. We take pride and value our relationship with our clients and candidates.

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