Payroll Specialist
Hayward Industries
- Clemmons, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collect, compile, and enter payroll data using Workday software and ensure information is processed accurately and timely.
- Process US and Canadian payrolls by established deadlines.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and errors by investigating, collecting, and analyzing information.
- Upload Garnishments received daily to vendor.
- Reconcile Quarterly tax filings.
- Assist Sr Payroll manager with new state registrations for State Income tax and Unemployment.
- Assist Sr Payroll manager in resolution for Federal and State Tax notices.
- Year-end Processing (W-2, W2c processing)
- Monitor and track all Quarterly tax amendments and receipt of funds.
- Assist with special projects as required.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
- Recommend new processes to improve performance and efficiency within the payroll function.
- Reconcile and process Benefit invoices and perform audit as needed.
- Assist with Annual Open Enrollment process.
- Assist with Employee Benefits questions and escalations.
- Reconcile and fund US retirement plans and Canadian Pension plans as well as HSA/FSA and DCA plans
- Monitor Canada benefits invoices for changes in employee deductions.
- Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience with in-house full cycle payroll processing. Workday experience is required.
- Comprehensive knowledge of payroll practices and procedures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of payroll taxation including local taxes
- Experience evaluating, analyzing, and resolving unique and complex problems, and recommending solutions.
- Solid understanding of multi-state and federal payroll, tax and employment laws.
- Canada Payroll knowledge is a plus but not required.
- High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Dedicated attention to detail and accuracy.
- Positive attitude with a focus on providing awesome internal customer service.
- Great time management and organization skills.
- Motivated self-starter who likes working in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.