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NearU · 1 day ago

Payroll Specialist

Charlotte Metro

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

NearU is a people-centric, process-driven, and technology-enabled customer service platform dedicated to revolutionizing the home services industry. The Payroll Specialist will administer payroll and HRIS processing activities across multiple states, ensuring compliance and efficiency in payroll operations.

Customer Service

Hiring Manager

Michelle Galinetti, MSHRM

Responsibilities

Serve as first point of contact for payroll related queries from employees

Process payroll for hourly, salaried and temporary employees according to the company’s payroll schedules

Maintain employee payroll records as needed

Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, garnishments, tax levies, and any other adjustments to pay as necessary

Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws, etc

Ensure deductions are captured for health insurance and 401(k)

Process final pay for terminated employees

Assist with responding to all unemployment claims as required

Process scheduled and ad-hoc reports from HR system as requested

Support HR and benefits team with additional projects

Support Payroll in implementing and maintaining payroll best practices to improve efficiency and consult with the HR team to improve payroll processes

Assist with projects and tasks as assigned

Qualification

Payroll administrationHRIS processingFederalState lawsMS Office SuiteAnalytical skillsMulti-taskingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

3+ years' experience administering payroll and HRIS processes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Associates degree or higher in a related field

Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information/situations

Deep understanding of federal, state and local payroll and wage and hour laws; experience administering payroll in multiple locations across multiple states

Strong organizational and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work with limited oversight

Proficient in MS Office Suite