Payroll Specialist

At Landmark Credit Union, we succeed by putting people first - and that starts with you. Our culture of inclusion and collaboration enables us to support our members' financial wellbeing, positively impact the communities we serve, and help our associates grow their careers. Bring your authentic self to work as part of an organization where you'll feel valued for your unique qualities, are enabled to reach your full potential, and are recognized for your contributions to our success. We strive to ensure you feel empowered to grow and succeed, while also feeling valued and taken care of, as we all do our part to put people first. We invite you to learn more about this and other opportunities at Landmark Credit Union.

NATURE AND SCOPE
Reports to the Sr Manager, HR Operations. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for associates while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations. This role supports payroll administration, maintains payroll records, responds to payroll-related inquiries, and assists with audits, reporting, and system maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Associate degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
2. A minimum of 2 years of payroll processing or accounting experience.
3. Experience with payroll and HRIS systems; Dayforce experience preferred.
4. Knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax requirements.
5. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
8. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
9. Strong communication and customer service skills.
10. Must develop a thorough understanding of company policies and procedures as they relate to this position. Must comply with all company policies and procedures and all job related state and federal laws and regulations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly multi-state payrolls accurately and on time.
2. Review and validate payroll data including hours worked, earnings, deductions, taxes, bonuses and benefit changes.
3. Maintain associate payroll records and ensure data accuracy within the payroll system.
4. Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, direct deposit updates, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
5. Audit payroll reports and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
6. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.
7. Respond to associate and manager payroll questions in a professional and timely manner.
8. Prepare payroll-related reports for accounting, finance, HR, and leadership teams.
9. Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities including W-2 processing.
10. Support payroll audits and maintain confidential associate information.
11. Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, and Accounting/Finance to ensure accurate associate and payroll data.
12. Assist with payroll system testing, upgrades, and process improvements.
13. Maintain knowledge of payroll laws and best practices.
14. Assist with user security roles and permissions within payroll and HR systems.
15. Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and data accuracy.
16. Create and maintain payroll and HRIS process documentation and procedures.
17. Support integrations between payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and HR systems.
18. Support HRIS data integrity through regular audits and validation of employee information.
19. Assist with testing system updates, patches, and new functionality related to payroll and HR processes.
20. Other duties as assigned

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