Payroll Specialist

Company: Sonny's Enterprises LLC
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:The Payroll Specialist supports the employees of Sonny's LLC, including all affiliated sites, and the Human Resources department by executing payroll processes, maintaining a variety of records and information, ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations, serving as the subject matter expert in the HRIS payroll system; and by communicating information in accordance with departmental and company guidelines and standards.The role of Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring that all payroll functions are completed in an accurate, timely fashion, and in accordance with Department of Labor, IRS and other state guidelines, established policies, procedures, and keeping management informed of activities and any significant challenges or issues.Responsibilities:--- Point of contact for employees regarding payroll and time calculations. Under direction, Interprets payroll policies and procedures to company employees of all levels. Receive and respond in a timely fashion totelephone, e-mail inquiries and mail--- Acts like an internal subject matter expert on issues of moderate complexity--- Trains new managers and employees on ADP Workforce Now time and attendance functionality--- Processes information in ADP Workforce Now; information may include commissions, bonuses, or other compensation, time worked, retroactive earnings, deductions, and other required information--- Responsible for the preparation and processing of multi state and bi-weekly payroll runs including entering time and validating payroll prior to transmission. Analysis, preparation, and entry of all payroll exceptions to produce accurate and timely payroll--- Conducts audits of benefit changes both to ensure accuracy in our HRIS system and processes adjustments.--- Works with managers for timecard accuracy and corrections. Ensures timecard and payroll policies are followed--- Process stop payments, direct deposit reversals and direct deposit returns--- Processes garnishments, support withholdings, liens, 401K loans and other payroll related deductions--- Partners with site controllers on set-up and maintenance of general ledger--- Maintains Time Clocks and Timeclock Configurations--- Works with benefit team after Open Enrollments and verifies insurance deductions in ADP--- Verifies calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions to ensure compliance with federal and state laws--- Verifies 401(k) deferrals, changes, and loans in payroll system. Confirms bi-weekly payroll contributions on Principal site and authorizes debit from designated bank accounts--- Prepares Monthly Metrics & Reports: Headcount, Worker's Comp, PTO Liability, and additional reports as needed--- Generating customized payroll reports as needed--- Responds to employee verifications of employments (VOE)publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies--- Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions--- Cross-trains designated back-up to manager and process payroll--- Documents workflow and guides--- Other duties as assignedQualifications:--- Bachelor's Degree preferred--- Knowledge of multi-state, and multi-divisional, payroll--- 3+ years' previous experience with HRIS and automated payroll systems for 500+ employees--- Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks--- Detail oriented, strong analytical skills, ability to detect inconsistencies in data, and ability to work with minimal supervision--- Advanced Microsoft office skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook).--- Strong knowledge of current payroll related laws and regulations--- Knowledge of the entire payroll process including but not limited to processing of: EFT,ACH, 940, 941,Employer Tax, W-2s, child support, and other wage garnishments--- FPC or CPP certification preferred.--- Exposure to a high volume, and multi-task work environment required--- Bi-lingual is a plus (Spanish/English)Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource - our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.EEO StatementEqual Opportunity EmployerSonny's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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