Payroll specialist - Atlanta, United States - Randstad

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    Payroll Specialist


    Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team, responsible for processing hourly and salaried payrolls for US employee populations.

    This role involves handling various pay frequencies, including weekly, bi-weekly, semimonthly, monthly, and special incentive payrolls across multiple companies and states/provinces.


    Key Responsibilities:
    Process accurate and timely payrolls for all employees, ensuring adherence to established schedules and deadlines.

    Execute all payroll transactions and prepare file loads for hourly and salaried payrolls, including keying direct deposits, taxes, and deductions into the system.

    Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, staying updated on regulatory changes and requirements.
    Address and resolve customer service issues and payroll-related inquiries, leveraging expertise in payroll policies and laws.
    Serve as the subject matter expert for US payroll matters, providing guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders.
    Maintain payroll records and databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
    Follow defined payroll SOX controls as outlined in the payroll narrative, maintaining compliance with internal policies and procedures.
    Provide analysis or support on projects assigned by management, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

    Join our client's team as a Payroll Specialist and play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while upholding compliance with regulatory standards and internal controls.


    salary:
    $ $29.66 per hour


    shift:
    First

    work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

    education:
    Bachelors

    Responsibilities


    • Process accurate and timely payrolls for all employees.
    • Process all payroll transactions and preparing file loads for hourly and salaried payrolls.
    • Key direct deposit, tax, and deductions into the system for processing.
    • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
    • Resolves customer service issues and problems utilizing their individual expertise in payroll policies and laws.
    • Responds to questions from employees and resolves discrepancies.
    • Serves as the subject matter expert for US payroll related issues.
    • Maintains payroll records and databases.
    Skills Excel
    PeopleSoft
    payroll administration

    Qualifications Years of experience: 5 years

    Experience level:
    Experienced

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    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

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    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

    In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.
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