***FAST DIRECT HIRE***iSolved Payroll Specialist (On-Site / AZ)

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY IN-OFFICE TRADITIONAL SCHEDULE M-F

As a iSolved Payroll Specialist you will lead our growing payroll team. This position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities in the organization's client facing payroll function and being a resource for our Payroll Supervisors, Sr Payroll Specialist, Payroll Specialists, Associates and Assistants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for processing payroll as needed, training new hires, assigning new clients, problem resolution, and department procedures.
• Prepare and lead meetings and trainings for our payroll team
• Conduct interviews, performance reviews and provide coaching needed for the payroll staff.
• Responsible for performance reviews, PTO approval, timecard approvals, coaching employees, second escalation, review and recommend improvements to existing procedures.
• Function as a leader in all initiatives and mentors' team to ensure operational excellence.
• Train new employees and clients on payroll procedures, software, company practices, policies and procedures
• Develop best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy of payroll processes
• Review and recommend improvements to existing payroll procedures
• Ensure that payroll is processed timely and accurately
• Prepare client and employee wage summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leaves, retirement savings and benefits
• Work with other departments to process current year and prior year voids
• Analyze payroll problems and provide appropriate resolutions
• Follow and enforce federal, state and local laws
• Participate in hiring process, performance reviews, pay changes and progressive discipline
• Create bank files for direct deposits

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-motivated, professional capable of working with minimal supervision
• Ability to reflect and be accountable, strong leadership skills.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting concrete deadlines.
• Must have strong organizational skills, be able to prioritize and quickly switch between projects and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with internal departments.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to adapt message for audience.
• Strong skills in MS Office, including Excel and Outlook

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience with iSolved required
• FCP or CPP required for this position
• 3+ years of payroll experience
• 3+ years PEO, ASO multi-state payroll experience
• Experience with PRISM and HR Pyramid preferred