Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency · 4 hours ago
Payroll Officer
Harrisburg, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) is dedicated to fostering a passionate and customer-focused work environment. They are seeking a Payroll Officer to manage payroll processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and improve payroll efficiency.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Manage all changes to the master file system related to payroll for all employees
Generate payroll reports to verify changes, ensure the correct payment of taxes, and apply appropriate payroll deductions
Process and verify accuracy of bi-weekly payroll, salary or wage adjustments, ACH returns or reversals, collection and wage garnishments, tax levies, and child support, ensuring proper notification and accurate processing for affected employees
Processes tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, retroactive adjustments and W-4, and direct deposit requests to payroll system
Troubleshoot and resolve complex or unusual payroll problems; this may involve analyzing problems with time, attendance, and payroll data and making corrections
Prepare periodic payroll reports for management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting
Ensure payroll audits are completed accurately and within required timeframes
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to payroll
Continuously assess and improve payroll processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience
Proven experience (3+ years) in payroll processing and administration
Strong knowledge of payroll systems and policies
Proficient with HRIS systems and payroll software, preferably Workday
Familiarity with federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour laws, and tax regulations
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally
High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Preferred
Relevant professional experience (2-5 years)
Company
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
PHFA is the Commonwealth of PA's leading provider of capital for affordable homes and apartments.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase