Payroll Clerk

Company: Vintage Wine Estates
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:The Payroll Clerk will support and maintain a structured payroll process, ensuring consistency, accuracy and efficiency. Process employees' paychecks by collecting their payroll data and timesheets. Duties include verifying employees' work hours and payment through the payroll system, issuing deductions, earnings and other statements to employees and updating payroll records regularly.Great position for a career starting in Payroll and/or Human Resources.We offer a competitive salary coupled with a generous employee discount. Our benefit package includes PTO and Holiday pay, along with medical, dental, life, vision, and 401k with a company match.PAY RATE : $23-$25 per hourPAYROLL:Support Payroll Manager in processing biweekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner following legal and company standardsEnsure timely processing of all new hires, promotions, transfers and terminations in HRIS.Applies knowledge of the Company's policies and procedures related to payroll, timekeeping, audits, and accounting to ensure quality outcomesConfigure, generate, and deliver standard and ad-hoc reports from the HRISMaintain direct deposit and W-4 tax form changesMonitor all applicable federal, state and local wage and hour compliance.Main point of contact for employee payroll questions. Respond to internal and external inquiries on payroll related issuesCalculate termination pay for employees and manages payroll exit processCoordinate garnishments and levy's communicate to employeeRespond to unemployment claims and other state program inquiries (SDI, PFL, etc)Complete employment verificationsUnderstand and meet Company guidelines on best business practices for the payroll functionDrive efficiencies with process improvements and SOP developmentSupport Accounting Team as neededOther duties as assignedREQUIRED SKILLS:Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, with employees and members of the HR management teamMust be able to effectively read, interpret and present informationMust be able to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficientlyMust be detail oriented, organized and thoroughMust be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedbackMust have a positive, solutions-oriented attitudeMust be able to work independently or in a team settingIntermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects, tasks and competing demands concurrentlyMust have a capacity for maintaining company and employee privacy, and collecting and processing employee information in the strictest confidenceTrustworthy with dedication to strict ethical standards Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects, tasks and competing demands concurrentlyExcellent communication skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracy with proactive follow-up skillsOutstanding organizational ability with great attention to detailResults oriented, self-starterQUALIFICATIONS:Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experienceAt least 1 year of experience in a Payroll or accounting functionStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and aptitude to learn / adapt to new technology.Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local wage and hour and tax regulations.Experience with relevant payroll software (e.g. ADP) and databasesUnderstanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practicesVintage Wine Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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