US Payroll Specialist

Job description:

Validating new hires and employee data changes before every payroll. Validating employee timesheets/hours to adhere federal and state guidelines. Processing regular payrolls as per the payroll schedule, final pay checks as per the state laws, off cycle checks and manual checks as per the requirements. Pre and post payroll report audits for each payroll. Regular examinations for precarious payroll data. Ensuring payroll to be processed in a timely, accurate and confidential manner. Continuous monitoring in generic mailbox and tickets to resolve payroll queries & issues.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 to 3 years experience in US payroll
• Knowledge about US taxes, over time calculations and final checks
• Capable to learn the process quickly
• Ability to read and interpret payroll reports
• Capable of prioritize tasks and issues
• Ability to resolve issues through root cause analysis
• Good knowledge in Excel
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Willing to work on night shift
• Experience in PeopleSoft payroll is an added advantage
• Preferable with Canada payroll knowledge (but not mandate)