Educational Support Specialist (Payroll Onboarding 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 across multiple locations, checking calculations for accuracy, compliance and timely payment
- Enter employee changes in ADP, including hires, departures, pay adjustments, overtime and deductions
- Keep payroll records current, prepare tax payments and year-end forms, and produce reports on hours, overtime and PTO
- Investigate pay discrepancies, answer employee questions, and help document payroll audits
- Work with HR and finance on payroll and benefits, while tracking changes to applicable payroll rules
What you bring
- At least three years of payroll experience, including running payroll through ADP
- Knowledge of U.S. and California payroll processing and relevant federal and state tax rules
- Advanced Google Sheets and Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data handling
- Clear, strong English communication and careful handling of confidential employee information
Who this fits
This fully remote role is based in the Philippines and suits someone experienced with U.S. and California payroll. You’ll collaborate with HR and finance and respond 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.
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
- Experience in handling payroll through ADP payroll provider is preferred
- 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!
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