Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Dansons, the home of the hottest and fastest growing brands in BBQ, Pit Boss and Louisiana Grills, located in the Gainey Village area of Scottsdale is seeking a talented and highly motivated Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team!

The Payroll Specialist will oversee and execute the organization’s payroll, time and attendance, and reporting functions; ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with all applicable government regulations. This role will also support, maintain, and assist with implementation of the organization’s HRIS applications and modules.

Dansons is a best in class, global consumer goods corporation that is proudly family owned and managed. Home of multiple award winning, consumer backed brands.

We offer a generous benefits package and room for advancement within this quickly growing company.

Excellent culture and team environment.

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

· 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, and other information.

· Ensures proper processing of payroll for wages and deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions.

· Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.

· Ensures timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

· Ensures accurate and timely processing of pay profile updates.

· Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

· Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.

· Identifies and recommends improvements to payroll processing procedures.

· Oversees and maintains optimal function of the HRIS, which may include implementation, customization, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, systems, and modules.

· Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS users.

· Manages permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for HRIS users.

· Creates and/or assists with the acquisition of complex data reports, summaries, and analytics.

· Serves as representative and liaison between HR, information services, external vendors, and other stakeholders for HRIS design and implementation projects.

· Ensures system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Payroll Specialist Skills and Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

· Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.

· International payroll experience preferred.

· Thorough understanding and experience of all areas of information systems.

· Thorough knowledge and experience with ADP Workforce Now required.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· At least five years of related experience required.

· SHRM-CP or PHR a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position is not remote can you commute to Scottsdale?
• Is your payroll experience more within HR or accounting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll: 4 years (Preferred)
• ADP: 2 years (Required)
• Multi-state payroll: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location