Payroll Specialist (Toast Payroll) - Contract

About US:  Our team at Christlie G. Consulting seeks to improve employee performance and engagement through data analytics, benchmark reporting, and operational strategies. As we support agencies on a city, state, and federal level our implemented strategies are innovative, compliant, and transformative. Our goal is to drive results-driven projects directly improving employee retention, productivity, performance, and engagement. Our mission: To design and implement comprehensive human capital strategies for organizations seeking employee optimization and increased organization or agency overall performance.

The Role

The Payroll Specialist will report into our Principal HR Consultant. The Payroll Specialist will largely focus on the full payroll process. The ideal Payroll Specialist will possess thorough understanding of payroll laws and payroll tax laws, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent written and verbal communication. They will combine essential organizational skills and effective use of resources to execute HR Payroll support for operational leaders.

PREFER RETAIL OR FAST FOOD HR EXPERIENCE.

Requirements

What You'll Do

• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll system (Toast) including transactions, including salaries, commissions, bonuses, benefits, garnishments, taxes, new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates and other deductions
• Register appropriate accounts with new states (i.e.local taxes, etc.) and update the payroll system with any tax changes.
• Resolve issues with state and local tax accounts as appropriate.
• Respond to inquiries and requests related to the preparation and distribution of payroll.
• Compile payroll data (i.e. hours worked from an electronic timekeeping system) input HR/payroll data and track payroll and timecard cycle.
• Prepare detailed and accurate payroll reports for the finance department.
• Reconcile 401(k) accounts, FSA, HSA, COBRA, and other benefit accounts in conjunction with Finance.
• Ensure department assignments, costing and traceability of payroll to admin depts, sales, and service lines are accurate.
• Maintain all leave records including but not limited to Paid Time Off leave, short-term disability, FMLA, Sick Time, etc.
• Process 401(k) contributions and corresponding records on a bi-weekly basis.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports of payroll transactions.
• Maintain confidential and up-to-date personnel files
• Onboard new employees by configuring and utilizing the onboarding system.
• Effectively document, investigate, and resolve employee relations issues, in collaboration with Client.
• Assist management with policy interpretation, as well as provide guidance on HR related procedures and programs
• Facilitate and assist with recruitment, pre-employment and on-boarding processes in accordance with state and federal regulations
• An astute attention to detail, and the ability to work well with others, internally as well as external vendors and clients.
•  Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.  
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources. 
• Acts as liaison between employees and benefits/payroll. 

What Experience You Need

• Minimum of three to five years of payroll processing experience required
• Experience with Toast Payroll a plus
• Depending on the location where this role is based, bi-lingual language skills may be required, with Spanish being the preferred bi-lingual language of business
• Working knowledge of employment laws including, but not limited to the DOL, FLSA, ADA and EEOC
• Broad knowledge of human resource as it relates to benefits, training and development; hiring and recruitment; safety and worker's compensation; wage administration and compliance
• Working knowledge of HR systems specifically ATS and HRIS such as Paycor and Workable.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Local to Atlanta area 
• No relocation provided for this role

The anticipated salary for this position is $20.00 hour. Christlie G. Consulting LLC is committed to equitable and competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members and will consider many factors when extending offers of employment. Some of the factors we consider may include qualifications of individual applicants against the position and business needs, years of relevant experience in the role or industry, specific or unique skills, certifications or professional accreditations specific to the role, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the role. The anticipated range for compensation shared here does not include any other components or benefits that may be available.

Diversity & Representation: Christlie G. Consulting LLC is committed to building and supporting inclusive and representative communities, long-term career opportunities and extends Equal Employment Opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.