Payroll Specialist at Griffin Resources: 100% Remote (FL, GA, SC)

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Payroll Specialist Part Time

Griffin Resources

Tampa

Griffin Resources is a boutique HR and Recruitment services firm, delivering expert assistance across all aspects of human resources and talent acquisition. We cater to a diverse clientele spanning various industries and company sizes.

Our comprehensive HR services cover everything from compliance to payroll, employee benefits, training, recruitment and talent acquisition development. We are very excited to expand through natural growth and are currently looking for a new team member to be a part of a fastgrowing firm with room for job expansion and enrichment.

The parttime Payroll Specialist will be a dedicated resource for longterm assignments for multiple clients. The Payroll Specialist will ensure accurate processing and recording of client payrolls, provide timely and accurate financial information, and manage all cycles relating to payroll and benefits.

The Payroll Specialist will partner with the client company as their own and operate as an inside Payroll Specialist for the length of the assignment. The Payroll Specialist will independently manage the payroll needs of his or her assigned clients as well as partner with and sometimes oversee the work of other team members to support relevant payroll needs of our clients.

Type: PartTime W2
Starting pay: $2528/hour
Location: Remote from Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina
Hours: Starting at 5 hours a week, with room to grow as our department expands.

Payroll Responsibilities:

  • Managing end to end payroll processing for client employees.
  • Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs.
  • Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, etc.
  • Preparing and processing paychecks and cash deposits.
  • Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.
  • Preparing and distributing income statements.
  • Responding to payrollrelated inquiries and resolving concerns.
  • Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations.
  • Preparing financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes.
  • Perform updates to payrollrelated information and data and manage overall payroll workflow.
  • Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors.
  • Leading all functions and being a subject matter expert in the area of payroll administration.
  • Works with care, precision, and careful attention to detail in matters pertaining to payroll.
  • Seen as an internal resource for other payroll and HR professionals.

Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
  • Experience working with accounting and payroll software.
  • Broad knowledge of payroll practices and regulations with demonstrated experience in all functional areas of payroll management (e.g., payroll processing, tax compliance, benefits deductions, wage and hour laws, multistate payroll, payroll reconciliations, yearend reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations such as FLSA, FICA, ACA, and garnishment laws).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Applications; advanced Excel skills preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, time management skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable meeting deadlines and handling confidential information.
  • Display excellent leadership skills.
  • Selfmotivated and able to work well independently.
  • Able to set priorities, plan and organize tasks and complete tasks on time.
  • Demonstrate problem assessment and problemsolving skills.
  • Strong organizational and followthrough, ownership and accountability.
  • Ability to learn new processes and procedures.
  • Extreme attention to detail and accuracy.

Education:

  • 3+ years of experience processing payroll.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Manager, or experience performing similar duties.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field preferred.
  • Payroll certification preferred (CPP, FPC, CPS).

Why Work for Us?
Work from home
Career pathing and advancement opportunities
Benefits for both parttime and fulltime employees (offerings vary based on PT/FT status)
Reimbursement and/or coverage of relevant professional memberships, certifications, training, and/or continued education

Working Conditions:
Employees of Griffin Resources operate in a professional office environment. Employees must provide themselves with a designated workspace free from noise and distractions when working remotely. The employee routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and virtual tools such as web cameras and video programs.

The employee may be required to work in or visit client offices and must be able to transport himself/herself to various locations.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

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