Monday - Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Department: Accounting/Payroll
Reporting to: Payroll Supervisor
Date: 08/06/2025
Position Status: ☐ New ☒ Updated
FLSA Status: ☒ Non-exempt ☐ Exempt
Job Summary:
Responsible for onboarding, payroll related customer service, assisting payroll supervisor, compile reports from ADP, assisting in accounting tasks and filing, setting up direct deposits, W-2 annual responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent, AA Degree preferred
Experience
Up to two years of previous Payroll processing experience preferredExperience working in a professional business environmentKnowledge of ADP, (similar size large scale) HR systemsKnowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel- intermediate level)Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration
Notary a plusOther
Able to deescalate tense situations involving payroll complications.Passion for customer serviceCapable of maintaining strict corporate confidentialityStrong attention to detailAble to perform accurately and timely transactions, and safeguard information and recordsAble to follow direction to achieve deadlinesAble to work positively and professionally in both independent and team settingsAble to work cooperatively with representatives of various Goodwill divisions, external partners, customers, vendors
Professional interaction with all levels of the organization
Job Duties
Essential Duties
% of Time
Process direct deposits and pay cards for all employees as neededPrepares and distributes weekly detail payroll reports to managementResponds and resolves all internal payroll inquiriesManage onboarding distribution in ADPOnboarding for various seasonal Mission ProgramsW-2 Distribution, reissue and researchHigh volume customer service calls Filing, administrative record keeping95%
Serve as payroll backup for payroll supervisor absence.Special Project & other duties as assigned5%
Supervisory/Decision Making Authority
Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees? ☐ Yes ☒ NoEnter the number of direct reports and their position titles: N/A
Contribution and Impact
Provide a summary of results or outcomes the position is accountable for.
Accurately and timely processes invoices by the due date.
Strategic Value
Describe how the position contributes to the business unit’s overall strategy.
The position impacts the timely recording of the expenses and assets into the financial statements. Additionally, the position is essential to establishing and maintaining good relationships with vendors.