Payroll Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at Tutor Me Education. Remote, Philippines · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Run payroll every two weeks for employees across locations, checking calculations for accuracy, compliance and on-time payment
- Use ADP to update pay records for staff changes, overtime and deductions, and keep employee information current
- Prepare payroll taxes and year-end forms, then produce reports covering hours, overtime and PTO
- Investigate pay discrepancies, answer employee questions and maintain records for audits
- Coordinate with HR and finance on payroll and benefits, while tracking changes to relevant rules
What you bring
- At least three years of payroll experience, including hands-on use of ADP
- You understand payroll processing and tax rules for the United States and California
- Advanced Google Sheets and Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data manipulation
- You communicate clearly in English and handle sensitive employee information discreetly
Who this fits
This fully remote role suits someone comfortable owning detailed payroll work across U.S. locations, including California. You’ll work with HR and finance and respond directly to employee pay questions.
From the employer
This job is fully Remote! Clear and excellent English communication skills required.
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
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