Payroll Specialist II

About the role

Asure Software, a provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) software and services, is hiring a Payroll Specialist II for an on-site position in Rochester, NY. The specialist serves small business clients, acting as the face of payroll and delivering expert processing and services. The role covers weekly, semi-monthly and custom calendar payrolls.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain employee payroll records and own the activities needed for quality processing.
• Process weekly, semi-monthly and custom calendar payrolls, calculating paychecks using tax tables.
• Inspect automated system outputs such as registers and standard reports, and determine and correct out-of-balance conditions.
• Audit timekeeping records for compliance and validate time and attendance records from the TLM system against payroll.
• Enter new hires into Payroll Central and post changes in pay and tax status.
• Process involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments.
• Prepare special reports for management.

Required profile

• 3-5+ years of experience with automated payroll systems or equivalent accounting experience.
• Previous payroll experience in a client-facing environment and previous customer service experience.
• Direct experience with a variety of SaaS payroll systems and the ability to learn new ones.
• Background in in-house payroll processing in a small to mid-sized business is highly preferred but not required.
• Must be able to deliver under tight deadlines and present written information clearly and effectively for clients.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• SaaS payroll systems.

What we offer

• Base hourly pay of up to $27.00 depending on experience, skills and industry knowledge.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA coverage effective on day 1.
• Company-paid basic life insurance, A+D, long-term and short-term disability.
• 401K program with a 3% safe harbor contribution and an employee stock purchase program.
• Fitness reimbursement program and self-managed PTO.