Payroll Specialist I

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**Job Summary:**

The Payroll Specialist I (not remote) is responsible for delivering exceptional quality service and effective communication with their team and external customers. The main responsibility of this role is to prepare and process multi-state payrolls in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner.

**Responsibilities:**

- Prepare and process multi-state full-cycle payrolls including hours, vacation time, garnishments, insurance, and 401(k) deductions.

- Monitor electronic timekeeping systems and review for completeness and accuracy.

- Review and approve employee portal changes on a third-party notification system.

- Collaborate with the team to ensure all payroll transactions are entered accurately and correctly.

- Review automated system outputs before and after submitting to a third-party vendor.

- Research and address any payroll-related inquiries from employees in a timely manner.

- Prepare and distribute Prevailing Wage supporting documents.

- Prepare payroll-related entries for accounting each payroll cycle.

- Partner with HR on all matters involving employees' compensation, benefits, and disability payments, including 401(k) contributions and other payroll funding.

- Ensure compliance with Federal and State labor and employment tax legislation and regulations.

- Prepare materials for internal or external auditors as needed.

- Maintain confidentiality of all payroll information.

- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

- Minimum of three (3) years of recent payroll processing experience.

- Experience with ADP Workforce Now is highly preferred.

- Knowledge of blended SCA, DBA, and CBA is a plus.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and payroll software programs.

- Excellent attention to detail, ability to multitask, and prioritize assignments in a dynamic work environment.

- Must be able to work under tight deadlines.

- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently via phone, email, and in-person.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new things.

- Maintain a positive working relationship within the team and external customers.

**Working Conditions:**

- Primarily in an office environment.

- Periodic weekend or evening work may be necessary.

- Occasional remote work is also expected after the training period is completed.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.