Payroll Specialist

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Allied Universal® Technology Services is hiring a Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing for Allied Universal Technology Services, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payroll cycles, and maintaining compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations. The Payroll Specialist responds to employee inquiries and addresses all payroll related issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Payroll Processing:
• Review and report hours for the weekly, bi-weekly and union payroll cycles for approximately 1,100 employees
• Process and log all payroll adjustments, including retroactive pay, missed hours, bonuses, etc.
• Review and submit employee direct deposit and tax changes
• Research and respond to all inquiries regarding missed hours and incorrect pay
• Submit payroll corrections for missed hours and/or incorrect pay for hourly employees
• Review new hire set-up in the payroll system including location, job number, pay frequency, etc.
• Review AUTS employee report each day for any changes made to employee data
• Compliance and Reporting:
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, wage and hour laws, and regulations
• Ensure compliance with internal and external payroll audit requirements
• Employee Support:
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, including pay discrepancies and deductions
• Assist in resolving payroll discrepancies and disputes, and work to ensure employee satisfaction
• Process Improvement:
• Identify areas for process improvement and suggest enhancements to streamline payroll procedures
• Work alongside Compensation Manager, IT, and Business Intelligence to implement process improvements
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess one of the following:
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study
• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in payroll or compensation
• Minimum of three (3) minimum years of experience in payroll or compensation
• Highly proficient and fully functional in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel, and able to effectively utilize all available office management technology
• Ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, while functioning as a team player
• Proven ability to maintain correspondence, discussions, and materials with strict discretion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• SAP experience
• Certified Payroll Experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study
• Relevant Payroll or Compensation certifications

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.