Payroll Specialist II
At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at Worldwide Flight Services. Los Angeles · no salary stated · we estimate $69,258–$119,093 across the United States.
Worldwide Flight Services has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Review employee time records with the attendance coordinator, then help correct errors before payroll uploads
- Process hourly and salaried pay, check calculations, correct issues and confirm payroll is ready for payment
- Investigate pay discrepancies, manage pay-card transactions and reconcile payments
- Update payroll for hires, departures and pay-rate changes while following wage and hour rules
- Answer employee pay questions and provide payroll records to auditors when needed
What you bring
- A high school diploma and five to seven years of related experience
- Broad payroll knowledge covering preparation, balancing, internal controls and payroll taxes
- Strong accuracy, analysis and problem-solving skills, plus discretion with confidential employee information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software and payroll systems such as ADP or SAP
Who this fits
This role suits someone with substantial payroll experience who can process employee pay accurately and handle confidential records. You’ll work with payroll management and coordinate with compensation, benefits, labor relations and field operations.
From the employer
About WFS
Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations, 27 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?
Job Summary
The Payroll Specialist II will be responsible for processing payroll along with supporting the Payroll Management team in ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations
Responsibilities
- Responsible for working with Time and Attendance Coordinator to review employee hours for payroll uploads and works to help resolve inaccuracies
- Responsible for processing payroll for hourly and salary employees, reviewing for accuracy, facilitating appropriate corrections, and validating payroll for finalization and payment
- Reviews pay discrepancies and provides a resolve
- Processing and management of pay card payments and reconciliation • Handles employee pay inquires in a timely manner
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Supports audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
- Works closely with Compensation, benefits, labor relations and field operations • Performs other duties as assigned
- Work on special projects as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma and Five-Seven years of related experience required.
- Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to show discretion with confidential information
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with payroll software preferably, ADP and SAP.
- FPC designation desirable
Preferred Skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to show discretion with confidential information
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with payroll software preferably, ADP and SAP.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Supports audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
- Works closely with Compensation, benefits, labor relations and field operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Work on special projects as assigned.
Perks & Benefits
- Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
- Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
- Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
- Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
- Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
- Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
- Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!
WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.