Payroll Specialist
$60,000–$65,000 year
On-siteCedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Manage the complete bi-weekly payroll process, ensuring accurate entry, verification, auditing, and reconciliation of employee hours, deductions, benefits, overtime, and payroll adjustments. Investigate and resolve payroll issues while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including IRS regulations, FLSA, FMLA, ACA, and HIPAA. Respond to employee inquiries with professional service and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve system or data issues. Train and guide Payroll Assistants to ensure work aligns with district policies, and exercise sound judgment to identify potential issues before payroll finalization. Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information and demonstrate flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods.
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years of payroll or related experience
- demonstrated proficiency using and training others on Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
- Strong computer skills including accurate data entry
- proficient utilization of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite products
- Ability to read, interpret, and communicate information clearly and effectively in both oral and written form
- Ability to perform payroll-related mathematical calculations involving percentages, deductions, accruals, decimals, and formulas
- Proficiency using spreadsheets, calculators, and databases to analyze and validate payroll information
- Dependability and Time Management
- Critical Thinking & Adaptability
- Ownership of Responsibilities
- Professionalism
- Customer Service and Communication
- Commitment: Demonstrate flexibility to work additional hours during peak payroll periods or as needed to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred
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