Payroll Specialist

This job is fully Remote! Clear and excellent English communication skills required. A recorded self-interview is required to apply for this role, apply only if you are willing to accomplish the self-interview.

Job Description:
Tutor Me Education is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience running payroll using ADP, with a strong proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our employees in both the United States and California. This position requires an individual with a high level of attention to detail and a thorough understanding of payroll laws and regulations in California and across the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for employees in multiple locations, ensuring all calculations are accurate, compliant, and timely.
• Utilize ADP payroll software to input and manage payroll data, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, overtime, and deductions.
• Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring all payroll-related data is current and up-to-date.
• Review and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and wage garnishments.
• Prepare and file payroll taxes and related filings, including federal, state, and local tax payments, and year-end forms.
• Generate detailed payroll reports, track hours, overtime, and PTO usage, and resolve discrepancies or issues related to employee pay.
• Assist with audits and ensure accurate documentation for internal and external audits.
• Provide support to employees regarding payroll questions, deductions, and issues.
• Monitor changes in payroll regulations and best practices, ensuring the company remains compliant with all applicable laws.
• Collaborate with the HR and finance departments to ensure smooth integration of payroll and benefits.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of payroll experience, with expertise in running payroll using ADP.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processing in both the U.S. and California, including understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
• Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy in all payroll-related tasks.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to respond professionally to employee inquiries and resolve issues effectively.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and systems as needed.
• A strong team player who is willing to collaborate with others to solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and experience with general ledger accounting.
• Certification in Payroll (CPP) or related credentials is a plus.

Benefits

Fully Remote!

PTO

Etc.