Payroll Specialist

Job Summary:

Delivers proactive support of payroll programs, policies, processes, and applications. Applies working knowledge and understanding of payroll principles to assist team members, managers and customers

Principal Responsibilities:

• Provides first level response support to managers, team members, employees and other customers
• Receives inquiries and responds to requests following appropriate policies and practices; provides basic interpretation of HR policies
• Assist in payroll processing including overtime computations, mandatory contributions, benefits deductions and payroll taxes
• Monitors and ensures proper documentation of employee benefit payments
• Prepares reports illustrating payroll expenditures, including such items as tax payments and benefit plan disbursements
• Establishes standards and procedures for handling transactions and administration of payroll operations
• Serves as liaison to employees related to pay questions and resolves pay issues
• Reviews payroll audit reports and remedies errors
• Inputs or maintains data relevant to processing employee data changes
• Maintains documentation or records within appropriate HR systems
• Determines best method(s) to resolve issues ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to organization policies and practices as well as legal regulations
• Works cross-functionally with other departments (as required) to coordinate customer resolution
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Acquired and applies working knowledge of the organization, job, practices and procedures to be proficient in all aspects of job.
• Performs functions semi-routine in nature and recognizes the need for occasional alternative solutions.
• Work is performed independently, with minimal supervision. Able to establish priorities and manage time to complete work.
• Collaboration with other departments or teams may be required to perform role. May frequently respond to requests from others, internally or externally.
• Impact of decisions may affect the department. Errors may result in loss of time, resources and/or customer satisfaction.

Work Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of two years of related experience.

Education and Certification(s):

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected]. 

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