Responsibilities:
- The Payroll Specialist will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments:
- Assist designated property representatives with established payroll processing duties and timelines in accordance to Zeta values.
- Perform a variety of payroll processing audits and processes, including maintaining related records, preparing reports and transactions, documenting and updating procedures as appropriate.
- Support quarterly and year end activities.
- Utilize audit reports and queries to verify accuracy for both on and off cycle processing.
- Produce scheduled and ad-hoc reporting for management, including creating new reports in Workday.
- Partner with various internal and external teams regarding system tests, training and validation of benefit enrollment, deductions and billing.
- Assist with processing and resolving payroll related matters in a timely fashion.
- Reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy within designated timeframes.
- Process all off cycle and special payments and determined by designated company leadership per established guidelines. Data Analysis and process improvement recommendations.
- Quickly and effectively communicate with internal and external teams.
- Proactively and regularly assist with ongoing set up, testing and maintenance activities of the payroll and HRIS system.
- Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.
Job Requirements Qualifications:
- 2+ years of basic payroll experience
- 1-year experience processing payrolls across multi-states
- Experience with a demonstration of time keeping and attendance tracking systems
- Strong working knowledge of payroll taxes, regulatory reporting requirements and applicable wage & hour laws
Preferred Prior Experience:
- Experience with Workday Payroll
- Ability to demonstrate a solid working knowledge of a GL
- Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional ( FPC /CPP)
Required Technology:
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking Platforms
