Position Overview: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. This role involves maintaining payroll records, addressing employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Key Responsibilities:Payroll Processing:- Process employee payroll, including calculating hours worked, overtime, and deductions.
- Verify payroll data for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in the preparation of payroll reports.
Compliance:- Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Assist in preparing tax filings and reports.
Record Maintenance:- Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information.
Employee Support:- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and taxes.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
Collaboration:- Work closely with HRIS and Operational Improvement teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
- Support audits and provide necessary documentation.
The hourly wage is $39.00 - $40.00 per hour.
QualificationsQualifications:- Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred but not required).
- 2+ years of experience in payroll processing.
- Familiarity with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, or similar).
- Basic knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Canadian payroll experience preferred
- Familiarity with Time and Labor systems
Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.
We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.
The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.
