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Payroll Specialist

20 days ago

Madison

Job DescriptionPayroll Specialist District Council of Madison Inc - Society of SVdP Madison, WIAPPLY HERE Part-time, Non-Exempt | 20-25 hrs./week, Monday – Friday | Flex schedule, based on department and business needs | $24-$26/hour, commensurate with experience JOB SUMMARY The Payroll Specialist is responsible for administrating payroll functions for St. Vincent de Paul-Madison and is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll in compliance with organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources and works closely with the Human Resources Generalist to ensure payroll related employee changes, deductions, and data updates are accurately reflected in the HRIS system. The Payroll Specialist collaborates with the Accounting Department to ensure proper payroll reporting and reconciliation while maintaining strict confidentiality of employee payroll information. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary. Payroll Processing • Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees using the organization’s HRIS/payroll system, and sometimes off-cycle payroll, • Review and verify employee timecards for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with payroll policies, • Verify all payroll changes from all locations and enter into master file in the HRIS system, • Enter any adjustments to payroll including but not limited to: garnishments, deductions, wage attachments, leave payouts, bonuses, reimbursements, benefit deductions, etc., • Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with established payroll schedules, • Complete adjustments for employee purchases, whether as a payroll deduction or using purchase credit., • Maintain payroll records and employee payroll files within the HRIS system, • Review payroll transaction reports to verify the accuracy of payroll entries, • Ensure employee payroll changes are properly documented and authorized prior to processing, • Assist with year-end payroll activities including preparation of W-2 documentation and payroll records, • Collaborate with Human Resources Generalist to ensure payroll-related employee changes such as new hires, terminations, status changes, pay adjustments, etc. are accurately reflected in the HRIS system., • Communicate with department managers and HR staff to resolve payroll discrepancies or missing payroll information, • Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and tax regulations, • Maintain payroll records in accordance with organizational record retention requirements, • Review and verify all information is correct., • Forward payroll reports to accounting department., • Ensure the completion and maintenance of all required records, filings and reports pertaining to payroll., • Ensure the timely filing of all required government forms and reports., • Provide payroll reports and payroll data to the Accounting Department for financial reporting and reconciliation, • Support accounting staff in reconciling payroll expenses and related accounts when needed., • Prepare and post all weekly information such as holidays, vacations, etc., • Process monthly billings for benefits, • Support the effort to create a more inclusive and equitable organization. Required Qualifications • High school diploma or G.E.D., • Minimum of 2-4 years of payroll processing through an HRIS system, • Experience reviewing timecards and processing payroll adjustments, • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, • Basic accounting skills, • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy, • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information, • Strong organizational and communication skills, • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, • Experience using Paylocity HRIS/payroll system, • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), • Experience working in a nonprofit organization, • Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish, preferred, • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to type, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This position requires the ability to focus on detailed work for extended periods and maintain accuracy when processing sensitive payroll information., • Employee Assistance Program The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not and shall not discriminate in our employment, services and volunteerism on the basis of age, race, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or any characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers and vendors. Although the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not generally consider religion in either hiring or the services it provides, because we are a Catholic charity, requiring liaison with the Catholic Church and its members, certain positions involving such liaisons are reserved for members of the Catholic Church. The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul reserves the right to consider whether the conduct reflected in a criminal conviction demonstrates an incompatibility with the responsibilities of the specific job for which an applicant is applying. EQUITY St. Vincent de Paul has a vision for a deeply inclusive environment for our membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, SVdP candidates must be committed to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams. SVdP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WORK LOCATION This is a remote position. The employee may occasionally be asked to attend in-person meetings or trainings at the Middlecamp Center for Vincentian Charity location (2033 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison, WI) Salary Description $24-$26/hour, commensurate with experience We Make it Easy Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees. As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce. We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter. Powered by JazzHR 17Lr5WcZhH

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