Payroll HR Administrator Rockville MD, USA

Position: Payroll HR Administrator

Industry: other

Employment: Full Time

Experience: 3 to 5 year

Qualification: Degree Holder

Location: Rockville, MD, USA

Company: Strategic Technology Institute Inc

Description:

Payroll HR Administrator

STi is a service provider supporting the war-fighter. We built reliability and safety into products by impacting design in both early development and operational phases of highly complex commercial, NASA and DoD systems. Our expertise includes Aviation Maintenance, Logistics, Training, SRM & QA, Physical Security & Cyber-security, and Information Technology.

STi is seeking an internal Human Resource and Payroll Specialist to run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including on-boarding/off-boarding, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices as well as process payroll and maintain employee time records.

Duties/Responsibilities Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications. Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs. Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions. Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems. Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Paylocity
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex payroll duties and analysis in the application of best practice payroll processes
• Perform semi-annual review and testing of Workday updates and functionality in addition to periodic review and testing tenant config changes in Workday
• Analyze, review, and audit payroll to ensure accuracy
• Ensure accuracy of payroll tax through regular audits and reconciliations
• Work with third party vendor regarding accuracy of periodic, monthly, and quarterly tax filings and year-end W-2 data
• Apply knowledge of Federal, State, Local, and ER tax regulations in reconciling payroll tax liabilities, tax audits, reporting, and final pay requirements
• Manage, maintain, and audit local tax jurisdiction set-up and withholding requirements
• Monitor and confirm statutory tax regulation updates and update tax rate changes
• Manage garnishment outsourcing reconciling and auditing process through 3rd party vendor
• Complete data driven payroll projects
• Complete all required training modules and certifications prior to the due date
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe work environment for all
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external contacts
• Follow all Company policies and execute Company standards on appearance and functionality as well as appropriate brand representation
• Communicates any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and company operations
• Provides high quality customer service to both internal and external groups
• Analyzes and explains all components of Payroll
• Integrates and prepares payroll data from incoming documents relating to Compensation, HR, Benefits and Taxation
• Verify and reconcile all payroll entries prior to completion

Company Description

Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. located in Rockville, MD, is a technology services company with an excellent reputation and a twenty-year history of sustained performance. Our culture supports career growth and rewards innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, commission, and bonus along with benefits.

Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. located in Rockville, MD, is a technology services company with an excellent reputation and a twenty-year history of sustained performance. Our culture supports career growth and rewards innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, commission, and bonus along with benefits.