Senior Payroll Specialist

Company: Sage Dental
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

Sage Dental has over 85 offices in Florida and Georgia and we are continuing to grow. As part of our growth, we are looking for dynamic and talented professionals to join our team. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want a position with excellent earning potential, Sage Dental has what you are looking for. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for assisting with the entire payroll process, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, multistate payroll and payroll taxes. Discretion, confidentiality and professionalism are essential in this role.Responsibilities:Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, severances, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.Solving problems concerning payroll, answering inquiries and enforcing payroll policies.Provide process improvement, help optimize and automate, be an agent of improvement to grow with the business.Collaborate with our field team to communicate process, timelines, or assist with their needs.Assist in training new managers on proper payroll procedures, approving timesheets, PTO, doctor time off, etc.Perform mass data uploads for merit increases, deductions, etc.Provide support in all aspects of Payroll, including reporting.Subject expert and HRIS expert for payroll system.Troubleshoot and resolve all payroll related issues and work with Paycom to determine the best solution to system limitations.Verifies with Human Resources timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.Responsible for setting up new states as needed.Heads the annual 401(k) audit.This position works very closely with the HR team to ensure employees' needs are met quickly and accurately.Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements:Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, multistate payroll and payroll taxes.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Maintaining a strong customer service and can-do positive attitude is required.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Proficient with payroll software.Ability to be onsite in a hybrid capacity. Hiring Preference will be given to local candidates, relocation assistance is not available for this role.QualificationsBachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.Three to five years of related payroll experience.Intermediate computer skills: working knowledge of Internet Explorer and advanced knowledge of MS Excel.

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