Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

General Description:

The Payroll Specialist performs a variety of duties to ensure the accurate preparation and processing of the Firm’s payrolls using payroll software. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely compliance with relevant regulations, and providing support to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries.

The Payroll Specialist works to ensure payroll practices meet government compliance.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Accurate data entry processing of employee information into HRIS/Payroll system.

• Apply Firm policies, processes, and procedures.

• Process payroll corrections as required; escalate issues to Payroll Manager.

• Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Responsible for accurately processing all wage garnishments, levies, and child support deductions.

• Generate and distribute payroll reporting as needed.

• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, finance, and employees to ensure seamless payroll operations. 

• Address inquiries and research issues in an accurate and timely manner.

• Assist with regular audit of data entry records.

• Maintain accurate firmwide records.

• Special project and duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of payroll and basic accounting functions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to respond efficiently to requests while adhering to deadlines.

• Advanced data entry skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.

• Strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and analytical skills.

• Ability to be flexible and a team player.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to understand Firm business rules and applications.

• Confidentiality and diplomacy.

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3+ years payroll experience

Preferred Qualifications & Education:

• Workday payroll processing experience preferred within a high-volume team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.  Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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