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Go Metro lists this Payroll Specialist opportunity in cincinnati, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY
Prepare and process the bi-weekly payroll for operators, mechanics, and administrative employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review information from time keeping systems, bringing concerns to manager attention. Research issues in time and attendance, payroll application, and employee requests
Input and update Federal, State, and Local payroll taxes, direct deposit information, garnishments and child support orders
Assist hourly employees in understanding pay issues (paycheck details, contractual progression, calculations, etc.), and providing ongoing education
Research, prepare, process, and track manual payroll checks. Prepare accountability report of manual checks processed to management
Catch up under-withheld employee deductions through arrearage
Ensure vacation in-lieu is paid correctly according to labor contract and direct deposit requirements
Assist in the assurance of correct W-2 reporting, including but not limited to HSA, healthcare, and ACA reporting requirements
Provide information for OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System) reports
Process claims for sick pay; calculate sick pay due and maintain sick pay eligibility records.
Prepare bi-weekly sick accrual files for import
Import employee and employer HSA contribution files to vendor's portal. Track and reconcile for W-2 reporting
Perform general administration and miscellaneous tasks including but not limited to answering phones, copying, and filing
Serve as a backup to other payroll specialists and payroll manager
Assist in the development of strategies to meet or exceed organizational and department performance goals and objectives
Model exemplary internal and external customer service
Provide a positive work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran
Ability to work in compliance with Metro's safety and security policies
Other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s) Communications - Excellent verbal, writing and non-verbal skills. Clear, concise, and persuasive. Excellent grammar and punctuation
Customer Focus - Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to exceed customer expectations Employee Development - Accurately identifies and measures own skills and knows when to ask for help in completion of tasks and projects
Leadership - Energetic, takes initiative on projects, committed to continuous improvement
Professional Integrity - Accountable, honest, fiscally responsible, with the ability to maximize resources
Education Associate's degree (two year college or technical school)
FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) recommended but not mandatory
Experience Two to three years related experience
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills Working knowledge of payroll and timekeeping applications (Paycor, Novatime, or Trapeze application a plus), spreadsheets, email applications, and word processing
Other Requirements Working knowledge of Union Contract clauses relating to Payroll
WORK ENVIRONMENT Office atmosphere
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Metro is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate
Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45208, US
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