Payroll Specialist

JOB TITLE: Payroll Specialist

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly – Nonexempt

The BBSI Payroll Specialist is a key member of business unit that consults on a broad range of

organizational and management issues. The primary objective of the Payroll Specialist is to process

perfect and timely payroll, and provide solutions to improve payroll processes and systems for our

clients and BBSI. This person must demonstrate strong business acumen, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine desire to proactively and consistently deliver value to our clients and internal teams.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the Area Manager and works in partnership

with other positions within the business unit, branch, and corporate office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Act as business owners’ advocate

* Drive Tier movement within client companies

* Run perfect and timely on- and off-cycle payrolls for multiple client companies

* Become an expert in BBSI payroll, timekeeping and HRIS systems and identify systems options

to achieve better results for clients

* Perform on-site client payroll training and implementation planning

* Perform EFTs, aging follow up, net calculations, EDD benefit audits, and benefits billing

administration

* Identify client reporting needs and develop and prepare reports

* Data entry and file maintenance to include employee on-boarding, changes and terminations

* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

CORE TRAITS/COMPETENCIES:

* Results-oriented, accountable and highly organized

* Strong client service orientation

* Business-owner empathy

* Stakeholder mentality

* Embracing of change

* Innately curious

* Highly ethical

* Detail oriented and quality driven

* Understanding of economic environment and effect on business

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Minimum 5 years of payroll experience – ideally in a fast-paced, demanding environment

* Customer service experience strongly preferred

* Systems orientated including proficiency in MS Excel

* Knowledge of wage and hour laws and taxability of wages

* Effective communicator with individuals at all levels within an organization

* Professional appearance and demeanor

* Exceptional time management skills and ability to work under minimal supervision

* Bachelor’s or associate’s degree; CPP or FPC designation preferred but not required

* Possession of a valid driver’s license with automobile insurance meeting BBSI criteria

* Some overnight travel