Payroll Specialist
Zenefitness Inc. 85310 Open · verified Oct 19, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at Zenefitness Inc. 85310. Williamsville · full-time · $42,000–$47,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Run payroll every two weeks for assigned agencies, following HR policies and union agreements
- Gather department timesheets, total hours, and enter them into the payroll system
- Prepare routine and replacement or manual checks, tax documents, and employee wage records
- Investigate payroll issues, answer staff questions, and coordinate processing matters with payroll representatives
- Create payroll reports, handle deductions and garnishments, and review employee expenses
What you bring
- An associate degree in business or a related area, plus three years of relevant experience
- Careful, self-directed work habits and strong communication skills, with discretion when handling confidential information
- Proficiency with a payroll system, or the ability to learn the organization’s system quickly
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can manage detailed payroll work independently and communicate with staff, agencies, and payroll contacts. The position is based in Williamsville, United States. Compensation is stated as $42,000 to $47,500 per year, with offers tied to education and relevant experience.
From the employer
Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Position Summary: Perform all associated payroll functions for assigned affiliated agencies: Gateway-Longview, Inc. and New Directions Youth and Family Services.
Compensation
$42,000 - $47,500
* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience
Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
- Process bi-weekly payroll, various reports and other payroll-related duties, in a timely, accurate and consistent manner and in accordance with HR policies and union contracts
- Ensure collection of timesheets from all departments, the totaling and inputting of hours into payroll system
- Calculate and prepare special payroll checks, including replacement and manual checks
- Process all employee changes including terminations of employment and coverage to ensure accurate end dates for benefit purpose and sending of required notices
- Research payroll problems and communicate with staff regarding solutions
- Produce standard reports and create new reports as needed utilizing payroll reporting and Microsoft Excel software
- Act as main contact with payroll representatives regarding payroll processing, reports, software upgrades, etc.
- Calculate and prepare tax forms related to payroll matters
- Provide wage and related information for unemployment, worker’s compensation, disability and any other wage related documents
- Compute and monitor wage garnishment orders
- Respond to various inquiries from outside government and other agencies regarding employee payroll data and employment verification
- Monitor and approve employee expenses submitted through the Agency’s expense management system
- Provide training to employees on the use of the Agency’s timesheet and expense management systems
- Process reports and employee deductions related to Agency retirement provider, unions, and other entities
- All duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Self-motivated and detail oriented with excellent communication skills
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s Payroll system
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage candidates and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Qualifications
- Associates degree in business or related field and 3 years of relevant experience