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WorkforceStrategiesPayrollSpecialist
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“Workforce Strategies Payroll Specialist. Skills: Payroll processing, Client management, HRIS systems. Process client payrolls. Manage daily ACH transactions”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting client payroll issues; Troubleshooting HRIS system issues; Troubleshoot and test errors
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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