Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers? Heartland Financial Services is seeking a skilled Payroll Clerk to join our growing team in Omaha, NE.
In this pivotal role, you will ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for our diverse workforce while maintaining strict compliance with federal and state regulations. You will be the backbone of our HR department, ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time every cycle.
Responsibilities
- Process Payroll: Accurately calculate and process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for over 200 employees using ADP Workforce Now.
- Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and reconcile payroll tax reports (941, W-2s, State filings) and ensure timely submission to government agencies.
- Data Integrity: Verify and input timecards, leave requests, tax withholdings, and garnishment information with high precision.
- Employee Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, resolving issues professionally and efficiently.
- Benefits Administration: Assist with the enrollment and management of employee benefits, ensuring deductions are applied correctly.
- Process Improvement: Assist in monthly audits of payroll data to identify discrepancies and improve workflow efficiency.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
- Software Proficiency: Must be proficient in payroll software (ADP, Paychex, or QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal and state labor laws, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and tax regulations.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to spot errors in complex data sets.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex payroll information to non-finance staff.