Payroll Specialist (Entry Level)

Are you looking to start a career in Human Resources? Do you love working with numbers?

If so, this could be the role for you!

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for performing accurate and timely processing of multi-state payrolls. You will exercise excellent judgment in carrying out the details of the work according to applicable regulations, company policies and procedures. One must maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity to ensure confidence and protection of the integrity of the payroll operations and information.

While this role is highly operational in nature and is heavily directed towards input and production of the payroll, including the regular biweekly process plus special payments such as bonuses, commissions and other one-time payments, it is a position that will have a direct impact on the business and the employees.  This person should have knowledge of the entire payroll production methodology, a solid understanding of payroll, and be highly process oriented.

GENERAL DUTIES
The General Duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately using ADP Enterprise

• Manage time, attendance and reporting in Workday

• Set up, reconciliation and payment of wage garnishments

• Processing W-4 additions and changes

• Preparation of off-cycle payroll checks for terminations, errors, etc.

• Updating employee records

• Preparation of both scheduled and ad hoc payroll reports

• Auditing payroll data

• Provide assistance to employees regarding concerns with payroll and taxes, research and trouble shoot any/all inquiries

• Perform other duties as assigned or required by the job

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
The experience and education qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• 1-2 years related experience preparing payrolls, preferably in a high volume environment

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of experience and instruction

• Working knowledge of Workday HR and ADP Enterprise a plus

• PC literate (Internet, Excel, Word), advanced Excel functions a plus

• Knowledge of accounting standards and rules related to payroll regulations and compliance issues.

• Federal State and Local tax knowledge and experience

SOFT SKILLS

The Soft Skills for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Accurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong processing skills.

• Professional and customer-service minded with the ability to establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization

• Able to function in a team environment with demonstrated ability in problem solving.

• Professional telephone etiquette with excellent oral and written communication skills required.

• Ability to prioritize and organize work load in order to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.

• Professional level of confidentiality in handling employee information.

• Requires building and maintaining working relationships with HR, Payroll, and employees on related questions

• Demonstrates business acumen by consistently exercising sound judgment

• Results Driven, self-motivated and ability to understand a sense of urgency to HR and payroll needs

Why LPL? 

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees.We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lpl.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (800) 877-7210.