Payroll Specialist at Bene-Care in Webster, NY, USA

Job description

• The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in delivering exceptional payroll services to Bene-Care clients. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate is client-focused, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• · Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned payroll clients, maintaining proactive and professional communication.
• · Gather, validate, and enter payroll data to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations; apply changes as needed.
• · Troubleshoot and resolve payroll, tax, system, and compliance issues in a timely and effective manner.
• · Train clients on the use of payroll software and support ongoing system usage.
• · Update and maintain client records in the payroll system, including new hires, deductions, tax updates, etc.
• · Collaborate with internal departments, outside of payroll, to support comprehensive client service.
• · Assist clients with questions related to HR compliance and basic employment regulations.
• · Manage payroll package distribution, including printing, sealing, and mailing.
• · Support department initiatives and contribute to special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• · High School diploma or equivalent.
• · 1+ years of experience in payroll, preferably with hands-on processing.
• · Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• · Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and research capabilities.
• · Professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• · Accurate data entry skills and solid mathematical aptitude.
• · Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• · Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• · Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) will be required within the first year of employment. The employee will be required to complete the 12-week course and pass the exam. Payment for both the course and the exam will be provided by Bene-Care Payroll, LLC.
• · Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• · Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
• · Experience supporting multi-state payrolls and tax filings.

Skills

Required

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Accurate data entry skills
• Solid mathematical aptitude

Preferred

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)