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This role is responsible for processing end-to-end payroll through multiple systems for all 50 states in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. This role will process daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll. This role completes calculations, adjustment preparations and entry, review of Accruals, preparing and reviewing garnishment setup, refunds and return payment processing and addresses calculation and system errors. The Payroll Specialist III provides support to internal Departments, Operations Teams, external agencies and Associates.\nLocation: Remote\nESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES\nInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.\nReview and correct payroll records relating to personnel changes to ensure master data is accurate \nProcess full cycle payroll including preparing files, processing payroll, and balancing results within multiple systems and formats.\nManage and correct transaction and system errors to complete payroll tasks.\nManage workflow to ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely, including garnishment entry validation and calculations.\nComplete weekly payroll cycle close procedures, reviews and communications.\nResearch, reconcile and process ACH and/or returned checks for payroll and garnishments payments.\nMonitor Payroll automation logs and reports to identify and troubleshoot delays and detect system bottlenecks.\nProvide support and training to associates and operations teams related to payroll questions and inquiries through Service Ticketing system. \nWork closely with Operations and Accounting on all payroll related issues.\nResearch and correct employee payroll tax setups to ensure the correct withholding of all federal and state taxes for multi-state and multi-provinces in US and Canada. Make payroll balance corrections as needed to correct payroll tax issues.\nResearch and resolve payroll issues found in operational audits.\nEncourage and recommend continuous improvement measures within Payroll.\nOther projects assigned.\nReview and maintain Accrual plans and adjustments.\nCalculate and perform “Gross Up” tasks for bonus and earnings adjustments.\nResearch and provide payroll data and ad hoc reports for Operations teams, Finance, and Accounting.\nMaintain and update SOP procedures\nEDUCATION and EXPERIENCE\nHigh school diploma and 3+ years related experience in multi-state payroll administration. CPP preferred.\nCORE KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS\nAdvanced skills in Excel; Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook. \nStrong analytical skills, focusing on researching issues within payroll data, summarizing findings and communicating clearly when presenting information.\nExcellent customer service skills.\nAbility to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies to understand and resolve payroll issues.\nAbility to communicate clearly, timely, and accurately.\nKnowledge of how payroll entries impact various account balances in the GL.\nWorking knowledge of federal wage and hour laws, general payroll practices and internal controls.\nAbility to work in a team-oriented environment within a remote environment.\nAbility to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of tight deadlines.\nAbility to maintain confidentiality is mandatory.\nAbility to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.\nAbility to work independently in a time sensitive environment.\nExperience working with high volume payroll and related activities.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\nThis position will not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.\nSalary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience and geographic location.\nPlease note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.\nBenefits and Well-Being:\nWe offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 15 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks. More details about our benefits can be found here.\nWe consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.\nYou must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.\nTrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Recruiter directly, Employee Relations at , or 1-800-610-8920. 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