Superior Group of Companies™, formerly Superior Uniform Group, established in 1920, is a combination of companies that help customers unlock the power of their brands by creating extraordinary brand experiences for employees and customers. It provides customized support for each of its divisions through its shared services model.

JOB SUMMARY

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing multi-state, multi-company payrolls for 500+ employees.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of clerical tasks including employee data maintenance, ensuring proper deductions, processing of payroll-reconciling reports, and investigation of all current payroll auditing reports.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes payroll (includes reviewing all hourly timecards and correcting any errors) on a bi-weekly basis
• Partners with the Payroll Manager to facilitate payroll garnishments by appropriate laws and regulations
• Reconciles paid time off accruals and researches any variances or discrepancies
• Audits employee personal information in the database
• Prepares and submits payroll documents each pay period, researches payroll errors, and adjusts accordingly
• Processes required documents for all employee deductions, and processes all change forms
• Creates customized reports as requested
• Provides support to all levels of system users
• Supports internal and external audits by searching for requested information
• Supporting international ADP employee data maintenance
• Provides support in executive reporting and ad hoc reporting

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills/Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years experience processing payroll for a workforce of 500+ employees
• Experience working in multi-state payroll
• Extensive data entry skills, and MS Word proficiency required
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Minimum of 2 years experience using HRIS software, preferably ADP, or similar systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree preferred
• Payroll or HR certification preferred

COMPETENCIES

• Information Seeking – They are driven by an underlying curiosity and desire to know more about things, people, or issues. This involves going beyond routine questions and includes digging or pressing for exact information, resolving discrepancies by asking a series of questions or conducting less-focused environmental scanning for opportunities or miscellaneous information that may be used in the future.
• Learning Agility – Discerning patterns in data, recognizing relationships between concepts, and rapidly applying learning from one context to solve analogous problems in different contexts
• Scientific Acumen – Consistently and appropriately implementing best practices in scientific inquiry and empirical reasoning to identify trends in data; conducting all research, analyses, and interpretation by the guidelines set forth by the appropriate scientific community
• Analytical Thinking – Grasps the underlying concepts in complex information, can identify root causes of problems, and formulate solutions based on a synthesis of information.
• Quality Focus – Ensures that all work in one’s area of the business, throughout the organization, by vendors, suppliers, etc. is performed with excellence and to high standards for quality and integrity.
• Time Management – Focus on completing all work tasks promptly while remaining responsive enough to react to competing demands and shifting priorities. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while being organized, keeping on top of important time-sensitive tasks, and performing all work accurately.
• Deliberative Decision Making – Ability to gather, consider, and evaluate all relevant information to make logical conclusions before being moved to action.

**Along with a competitive compensation package, the company offers an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental, a defined contribution plan (e.g. 401(k)), life insurance, long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), and paid maternity/paternity leave.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.