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Zovio Payroll Specialist (Contract) in United States
At Zovio, we’re doing something different, and we want you to be a part of it. To put it simply, we’re all here to meet the needs of today’s learners. Whether that’s by helping them get a college degree or by providing them specific, focused training, we’re all about making it possible for people to achieve their aspirations and dreams. We partner with higher education institutions and employers to make that happen.
With our mission to innovate and take bold steps forward in education as a leading education technology services provider, we are an entrepreneurially-minded organization looking to the future—but with more than a decade of experience and resources backing us up! We have a culture of Passion , Innovation and Teamwork , and are full of ambitious people that, like you, support our commitment to putting people first. If you want to know more about us, be sure to check out Zovio.com.
Job Description:
The Payroll Specialist position is a temporary full-time employment opportunity on the Zovio People Team charged with delivering an exceptional employee experience at every moment that matters. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist will manage the payroll process for Zovio and its subsidiaries, creating a lasting impact on how Zovio attracts, engages, and retains top talent.
Essential Responsibilities:
Payroll
Follows all payroll processes per the payroll check off list ensuring accuracy and compliance each and every time.
Manage employee requests through HR/Payroll ticketing system and Outlook Payroll In-Box ensuring inquiries are responded to in a timely manner.
Researches and resolves the timekeeping timesheet discrepancies.
Reviews and reconciles new hires and rehire records to ensure accrual and taxation are accurate.
Process and peer review all terminations ensuring compliance with all state regulations.
Validate and peer review all EIB files and manual entries each payroll.
Coordinate with various departments on retro process to ensure accuracy each pay period.
Calculate and process special checks, and review, edit and make corrections and adjustments as needed.
Ensures that payroll records are updated and report on any matters of interest.
Solves problems concerning payroll, answers inquiries, and enforces payroll policies accurately and consistently throughout the organization.
Ensure Garnishment/Child Support Orders/Wage Assignments are properly processed and paid to appropriate agencies
Reviews scanned mail on a daily basis and resolves any outstanding issues with the appropriate party
Create missed deduction EIB for benefits and load into payroll on a bi-weekly basis
Required Experience:
- Experience with Workday Administration
Preferred Experience:
2-3 years' experience working in payroll with multistate.
Experience with multi-company payroll strongly preferred.
Thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulations with regard to employee pay and benefits.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and analyzing data.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to work with highly sensitive information and maintain strict confidence.
Ability to multi-task, identify and set priorities, and to excel under demanding time constraints.
Possess strong problem analysis and problem resolution.
ADP Smart Compliance highly preferred
Education:
BA/BS degree required from a regionally or approved nationally accredited University. Or applicable work history.
All candidates must provide proof of official transcripts upon request.
Who you are:
You want to share what you know and learn what you don’t
You don’t settle for good , you strive for great
You crave change, you embrace it
You are bold and challenge the traditional way of thinking, bring new ideas to the table
Why Us?
We’re an organization changing and shaping the lives of learnings across the country. Whether directly or indirectly, you’ll be helping make a real difference in the world.
Our environment and culture encourages collaboration, requires communication and rewards risk-taking.
We try hard to provide a good work life balance. We think we’re a great place to work that also allows you to have down time with friends and family.
We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work. In fact, we offer 16 hours of paid time off for you to volunteer, in addition to your vacation days and company holidays.
We want you to live a healthy lifestyle, and offer wellness programs, fitness centers, and onsite health clinics.
Zovio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity of thought, culture, identity, and experience are important for what we’re doing. If everyone here thought alike, we’d never come up with anything new, much less anything bold or innovative. We want you to be your whole self here, and appreciate the unique nature of the people around you, too.
Zovio’s purpose is to help everyone be in a class of their own.
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