payroll & benefits specialist.

- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and professional environment
- Temp-to-Perm opportunity with competitive pay and benefits package

Responsibilities:
This role is responsible for processing payroll for roughly 1,000 associates, managing benefits administration and ensuring compliance with payroll-related regulations - all while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity.

- Oversee the pre-payroll process, verifying accuracy and completeness of all adjustments and changes, like terminations and garnishments, etc.
- Update payroll system and records promptly to reflect authorized payroll changes
- Review and process payroll documents in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Manage merit increase processes, ensuring accurate entry for final approval
- Process new hires, promotions, demotions and transfers in the payroll system
- Audit payroll data each pay period and report discrepancies
- Approve and post employee W-4 changes via self-service platforms
- Maintain new hire and current employee direct deposit information
- Collaborate with Human Resources team to verify and enter missing deductions and pay codes
- Assist with policy documentation, reporting, budget processes, and audits as needed

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Our ideal candidate will have knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and compliance requirements

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will be or have:

- Proficient in payroll
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook
- High attention to details
- Ability to work independently
- 2+ years' experience in payroll administration
- 2+ years' experience in benefits administration
- Ability to handle confidential payroll data with discretion and professionalism


If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced office environment, we want to hear from you!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).