Payroll Specialist

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees’ time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.

Payroll Specialist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Understand the dependencies that exist with other HR/Finance departments;
  • Reconcile payroll prior to transmission, audit entries, and validate confirmed reports after transmission;
  • Perform numerous functions with a thorough knowledge of Payroll/HR systems and Tenet policies and procedures, with limited supervision;
  • Prepare, analyze and contribute to reports, as directed;
  • Review and process Payroll transactions in accordance with the established department guidelines;
  • Thorough understanding of state and local tax regulations, in order to determine proper taxation on employee’s record;
  • Understand proper taxation of earnings and process garnishment calculations and compliance;
  • Complete audit checklist and SOX reports;
  • Communicate with Corporate Payroll Team and other parties regarding Payroll issues, as appropriate;
  • Identify and propose solutions for process improvements;
  • Responsible for researching pay or pay related items and providing a timely resolution;
  • Responsible for editing/approving time records in the Kronos T&A system;
  • Responsible for administration of all garnishments and tracking all returned or stopped garnishment payments/orders;
  • Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed timely and accurately;
  • Assist with special projects, as requested.

Requirements:

  • Proficient English communication skills, both oral and written;
  • Must be able to deliver results in a timely manner and work under pressure;
  • Willing to work in Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City;
  • Willing to learn and be trained;
  • Good knowledge of labor legislation;
  • Required Experience : 1-2 years in a Payroll processing role;
  • Preferred Computer Applications : HRIS/Payroll systems preferred, Microsoft Office and Excel;
  • Ability to manage time to meet deadlines;
  • Accreditation or professionals certificates is an advantage but not required. CPA is an advantage but not required;
  • Good analytical skills, organized and high attention to details;
  • Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk or similar role;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office, especially in Excel;
  • Must have a strong background in end to end payroll management;
  • BSc in Accounting, Human Resources or relevant field;
  • Detail oriented.