Bilingual Payroll Specialist (English/Spanish)
19 days ago
Pewaukee
Job Description Job Title: Bilingual Payroll Specialist FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports To: Human Resource Director Full or Part-Time: Full-Time Location: Pewaukee, WI Travel: <10% Job Summary We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bilingual Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll operations and support out team with payroll-related communications and compliance. This position is critical to ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time and that payroll practices meet federal, state, and local requirements. Responsibilities & Duties • Accurately processes payroll for all employees within the organization on a weekly basis., • Maintains personnel database regarding salaries for all employees., • Accurately checks time sheets for accuracy, working with managers regarding any discrepancies., • Enter data into ADP and spreadsheets as it is related to payroll., • Handles all direct deposit requests., • Works with accounting to produce manual checks when required., • Accurately processing all wage garnishments., • Makes adjustment in pay for raises, bonuses or any other changes in pay., • Communicates with employees regarding any issues related to pay and any modifications that may happen., • Responsible for the data entry and evaluation for accuracy and completeness of regular time, vacation payout, salary, leave of absence, overtime, severance payroll, retro payments, etc…, • Participates in all discussions in relation to payroll when needed., • Works with the accounting team regarding payroll reports or other information needed related to payroll., • Updates payroll database regarding federal, state and local changes related to payroll., • Responsible for unemployment claims., • Accurately issues W2’s to all employees on a timely basis., • Works closely with the payroll database to ensure all regulations are being followed appropriately., • Ensures benefit rates are accurate in the payroll database., • Other duties as assigned. Experience & Requirements • 5+ years of experience in payroll preferably in a construction or similar field., • Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to translate payroll-related materials, • Associates degree in finance or accounting required, bachelor’s degree preferred., • Experience processing multistate payroll using ADP., • Working knowledge of applicable government regulations., • Familiarity with computer systems (MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, ADP is a plus), which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer systems. Skills & Qualifications • Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills., • Experience in bilingual HR/payroll support role., • Knowledge of ADP., • Ability to multitask., • Good research and analysis skills., • Ability to work in a demanding environment, to manage high pressure situations, and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires., • Strong organizational and time management skills., • Be able to work well with others and meet strict deadlines., • Detailed oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment., • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) with company match