Payroll Specialist

South Bend, IN

POSITION: Payroll Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Auditor

WORK SCHEDULE: M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM

JOB CATEGORY: Non-exempt

SALARY: Up to $50,000 annually

STATUS: Full-time

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred.
  • Two years of payroll administration experience required.

Requirements:

  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Public service orientation and commitment to excellent and genuine customer service.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
  • Thorough knowledge of payroll tax and compliance standards.
  • Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, and other information.
  • Maintains employee records (new hires, terminations, pay changes)
  • Reviews timecards for completeness and import timekeeping (LOW Payroll interface or manual uploads).
  • Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions.
  • Performs accounts payable functions for providers/vendors of employee benefits and other deductions.
  • Corresponds and problem solves in a professional manner with staff, co-workers, and leadership.
  • Works with Human Resources as it relates to new hires, deduction changes, and various items.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
  • Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness
  • Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)
  • Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Essential Job Duties:

Holds a shared responsibility for ensuring that payday is a success. Working under the direct supervision of the Chief Deputy Auditor, the person in this position will perform the following:

Benefits