Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description
- Process weekly payroll, including entering time data, reviewing for accuracy, and generating paychecks and direct deposit files
- Prepare union fringe benefit reports, including compiling data, submitting reports, and processing related payments
- Maintain payroll and fringe benefit records within JDE and HCM systems
- Respond promptly to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and general questions
- Handle Employment Development Department (EDD) inquiries and new hire reporting
- Enter and update employee information for new hires and rehires in the system
- Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, copying, and document distribution
- Initiate stop payments and issue manual checks when needed
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, including job cost corrections
- Prepare benefit reports and process benefit deductions as required
- Reconcile payroll prior to submission and verify accuracy of final reports