Payroll Specialist (Temp)

Job Description

Payroll Specialist is responsible for making sure employees are paid accurately and timely. They manage payroll functions, including adjustments, research on payment history, special payment runs. Payroll Specialist is responsible for reviewing and reconciliation of payroll accounts.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Running and analyzing Time and Attendance Reports, verifying timesheets, Payroll Reports, Deduction Reports to ensure data integrity and accuracy. Conduct final payroll inspection for any identified mismatch or errors prior to payroll run.
• Generate payroll reports including payroll registers, tax reports, statistical summary, and other ad hoc reports as needed. Analyze and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
• Perform special payroll related calculation such as but not limited to retroactive payments, time off accruals, overpayment, short-term or long term incentives.
• Processing Payroll using UKG, processing instant checks as needed. Ensure payroll is processed timely and accurately on a weekly and biweekly basis.
• Research payroll, garnishments, tax inquiries for our employees, managers, and business partners.
• Monitor changes in payroll week over week and identify variances.
• Month end close activities to include reconciliation of payroll accounts, journal entries, and posting.
• Maintain compliance within payroll to ensure audit integrity.

Background & Skills

Required (basic) qualifications

• Degree in a related field (recent graduate)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including payroll, payroll taxes, and general ledger reconciliation
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Academic or practical experience with payroll systems such as UGK, ADP, Ceridian, Oracle or Workday will be valued
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Preferred qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Academic or practical experience with Dimensions with UKG
• Familiarity with payroll regulations and compliance requirements
• Desire to learn and grow in managing payroll for large organizations

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Career Development 
• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Group

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.