Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

SWBC is seeking a talented individual to be a subject matter expert in the PEO Payroll division specializing in facilitating timely and accurate processing of multi-state, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll schedules. Assists Payroll Manager with other related human resource functions and performs payroll projects while maintaining high confidentiality and effective communication of all employee-related payroll information.

Why you'll love this role :

In this role, you will be joining a thriving team environment that is enthusiastic about providing personalized HR support to a growing list of valued clients. The Senior Payroll Specialist position will give you the opportunity to further develop your career and expand on your payroll knowledge, while you serve as a key role in strengthening the long-term relationships between SWBC PEO and clients.

Essential Duties

• Maintains payroll-related accounts and processes multi-state payroll. Responsible for reconciliation and accuracy of payroll system. Prepares forms, enters data into payroll system, computes wages and deductions, and posts to payroll records. Initiates direct deposits when necessary. Interacts with clients as a first escalation contact regarding payroll questions and problem resolution. Acts as a first level approver for all payroll transactions.
• Aides team members with labor issues, tax withholding, deductions, documentation, etc. Verifies accuracy of information, checking for possible law violations i.e. FLSA, etc. Collects and ensures new hire paperwork and appropriate documents are processed accurately in the payroll and timekeeping systems. Maintains W-4 and I-9 documents for all client new hires and processes E-Verify.
• Inputs garnishments i.e. child support, tax levies, student loans, creditor garnishments, bankruptcy orders, etc. Answers inquiries from state and federal agencies such as the Texas Attorney General and the IRS. Inputs new hires and terminations with child support withholding orders into the Texas Office of Attorney General system as well as other reporting agencies. Audits payment of bonuses for employees that have child support arrearage.
• Maintains knowledge of government contract requirements i.e. Davis Bacon Act and McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act, including certified payroll reporting, wage decisions, fringe benefits, and job classifications and assists clients with compliance. Assists clients with set up of Wrap Up Programs including ROCIP, OCIP, and CCIP reporting requirements. Maintains client contact information and list of standard client requested reports.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Compensation :

At SWBC, our pay structure is based upon the market data for each role and we have established compensation ranges to ensure that we remain competitive. Any offer of employment is based upon individual experience, market data, and geographic location for each role. This role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation in the form of either commission or performance bonus.

The base salary range for this position is :

$74,380.80 - $111,571.20

SWBC offers :

Additional Information :

SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.

Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.