Payroll Specialist

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This position provides comprehensive support related to payroll reporting and processing for the day-to-day operations within the Payroll Department.

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Working with consultants and employees to ensure all time, pay rates, tax jurisdictions, deductions, and earnings, are entered into Nordic’s system in an accurate and timely fashion
• Reconciling payroll reports and reviewing deductions and earnings to ensure accuracy
• Analyzing and resolving any problems or inconsistences with time or pay in a timely, resourceful, and professional manner
• Registering for new tax jurisdictions
• Maintaining tax reconciliation logs
• Ensuring new employee data is entered correctly and in a timely manner into the payroll system
• Maintaining accurate tax rates for all jurisdictions to ensure these are being processed correctly
• Answering employment verification requests, processing unemployment and garnishment answers
• Communicating with employees, answering questions regarding their paychecks
• Handling all confidential information regarding company operations, candidate, consultant, and client information appropriately
• Working on projects that may be assigned on an ad hoc basis and may assist other corporate initiatives as necessary, directed, assigned, or requested

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, preferred
• 2+ years of experience working in a customer service or position requiring outside party interactions
• Proficient with basic math and financial calculations
• Demonstrated, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Competent keyboard skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment

• Occasional travel up to 5% of the time 

Nordic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.