Company

WorkforceStrategiesPayrollSpecialist

$0–0k Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Workforce Strategies Payroll Specialist. Skills: Payroll processing, Client management, HRIS systems. Process client payrolls. Manage daily ACH transactions”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting client payroll issues; Troubleshooting HRIS system issues; Troubleshoot and test errors

Eligibility Requirements

Attend in-person meetings, Travel and overnight stays, Flexible work schedule, Work outside standard hours, Lift 20 lbs, Bend, kneel, twist, reach

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2 years of experience in payroll, Valid driver's license

Nice to Have

Certified Payroll Professional preferred, Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred, iSolved preferred

What You'll Do.

Process client payrolls

Manage daily ACH transactions

Maintain compliance with payment schedules

Conduct new hire reporting procedures

Register clients for state accounts

Perform client onboarding activities

Handle prior balance entries

Integrate 401(k) contributions

Manage related reporting

Monitor the payroll inbox

Respond to client inquiries

Provide support to HRIS team

Troubleshoot client payroll issues

Troubleshoot HRIS system issues

Participate in client meetings

Offer insights and analysis

Collaborate on data collection

Create templates for imports

Audit and reconcile imported data

Ensure accurate parallel payroll runs

Troubleshoot and test errors

Ensure data integrity

Analyze client data submissions

Support client training

Ensure client satisfaction

Assist with insurance audits

Assist with workers' compensation audits

Gather necessary information

Participate in iSolved trainings

Document payroll processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work collaboratively with team members; Maintain open communication; Provide updates on processing; Provide updates on troubleshooting; Assist colleagues with knowledge sharing; Contribute to team environment

Communication Scope

Client interaction; Colleague interaction

Process & Methodology

Setting priorities, Managing multiple projects, Organizational skills

Full Job Description

The Payroll Specialist within RKL Virtual’s HRIS team is essential for delivering accurate and timely payroll services to our clients. This role focuses on processing payrolls, managing prior balances during implementation, and integrating 401(k) filings. The Payroll Specialist acts as a primary contact for payroll clients and is responsible for a range of backend payroll functions, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all payroll-related activities. ## Success Factors ### Responsibilities * Process client payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery * Manage daily ACH transactions and maintain compliance with payment schedules and tax impounds * Actively participate client discovery, kick off and implementation calls and perform analysis of client needs * Conduct new hire reporting procedures in both iSolved and the state website, possibly having to research and register on the clients behalf * Register clients for state accounts, such as Unemployment and state tax registration * Perform client onboarding activities, including adding client, employee, and wage information into iSolved * Handle prior balance entries and reconciliations during the implementation of new payroll systems * Integrate 401(k) contributions and manage related reporting and compliance * Conduct backend new hire reporting and process ACH payments * Monitor the payroll inbox and respond to client inquiries and requests * Provide support to the HRIS specialist team in troubleshooting client payroll issues and HRIS-system issues * Participate in client discovery and implementation meetings, offering insights and analysis * Collaborate on data collection and template creation for client information imports * Audit and reconcile imported data to ensure accurate parallel payroll runs * Troubleshoot and test errors within the payroll system, ensuring data integrity * Analyze client data submissions for HRIS system translation and optimization * Support internal and external client t

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