Beacon Hill Financial is looking for a contract to hire Payroll Specialist/Administrator for our client in the St. Louis area. This position is in the Maryland Heights area (hybird once it goes to hire) and would be paying around $69,000 annually depending on experience. If interested, please apply.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Assist with the coordination of payroll processing operations for the team. Helps monitor workflow, team assignments and processing deadlines. Helps to ensure accurate and timely processing of the weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payrolls, and the deduction and payment of union dues. Functions as a go to for the Payroll Specialists as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with ensuring accuracy and compliance with the processes associated with the weekly, biweekly and monthly payrolls, and settlement of the payrolls, including the timely remittance of payroll taxes, and other deductions; maintains accurate teammate payroll records.
Accurately and compliantly calculates and remits monthly METFs contributions; prepares and distributes related reports; responds to third-party fund audit requests and coordinates any necessary remediation.
Accurately and compliantly processes garnishments.
Responds to payroll inquiries from store managers and teammates in a timely manner.
Responds to contribution inquiries from Labor Relations, unions, funds and teammates in a timely manner.
Manages union membership including enrollments, dues deductions and remittances, and reporting.
Serves as a backup for accurate and compliant processing and settlement of weekly, biweekly and monthly payrolls, including the timely remittance of payroll taxes, and other deductions; maintains accurate teammate payroll records.
Records journal entries and performs account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as needed.
Provide oversight to the Payroll Specialists as needed and work on special projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Required Education: Associate Degree
Other Requirements: Associates Degree or equivalent experience/training preferred. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Professional Payroll (CPP) designation preferred.
Minimum Years of Experience: 3-5 years
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
Experience with Workday Payroll Preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state payroll and tax requirements and regulations in a multi-state environment, understanding of general HR principles and experience with union payrolls desired.
Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
Basic understanding of accounting principles.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-Lookups, etc.).
Skills & Abilities
Exceptional organizational skills and the strong ability to work on multiple projects at a time.
Ability to build and maintain powerful partnerships internally and externally.
Commitment to serving customers through timely and clear communication.
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .