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Payroll Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Posted: 07/11/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Accounting & Finance Job Number: 606784 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing: Manage and process bi-weekly or monthly payroll cycles, including the calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions. Ensure accuracy in data entry and payroll calculations.
Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, including federal, state, and local taxes, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. Reconcile and resolve any tax discrepancies.
Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other deductions. Coordinate and verify benefit contributions and deductions.
Payroll Reporting: Generate and distribute payroll reports to management, HR, and finance teams as needed. Prepare payroll-related reports for auditing and compliance purposes.
Compliance and Recordkeeping: Stay updated on federal and state labor laws and regulations related to payroll and ensure company compliance. Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
Employee Inquiries: Address employee inquiries related to payroll, tax withholdings, and benefits promptly and professionally. Provide assistance with payroll-related forms and documentation. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes, recommending changes and automation when appropriate. Ensure payroll procedures align with best practices.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred. Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role, including hands-on experience with payroll software and systems. Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations. Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel. Effective communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll information.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.