Payroll Specialist - job 1 of 3

Vaco is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with extensive ADP experience to join a dynamic team. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency in using ADP payroll systems.Key Responsibilities:Payroll Processing:Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls for all employees using ADP.Ensure accurate entry of working hours, wages, bonuses, and commissions.Handle off-cycle payrolls as needed.Process payroll for new hires, terminations, and payroll adjustments.Compliance and Reporting:Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and reports.Track and deduct garnishments, tax levies, and other special payroll deductions.Data Management:Maintain and update payroll systems and employee records in ADP.Conduct regular audits to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.Prepare and generate payroll reports for management review.Employee Support:Address and resolve payroll-related queries and concerns from employees.Provide guidance on payroll policies and procedures.Educate employees on payroll-related topics and changes.Requirements:Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of payroll processing experience, with a strong focus on ADP systems.Technical Skills: Proficiency with ADP payroll systems and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.Knowledge: In-depth understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, and wage and hour laws.Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.Privacy NoticeVaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.