We're hiring a Part Time Payroll Specialist to join our team.

At Univest we invest in the success of our employees and customers. We offer our employees the ability to be their authentic selves, while fostering a culture and an environment that inspires change and inclusivity. Seeking career-focused individuals, looking to bring passion and creativity to drive change. Our employees are encouraged to work collaboratively and embrace innovation to deploy needs based financial solutions in the communities we serve.

Be a part of a high-performing team who helps our clients pay their employees on time with the utmost accuracy and attention to detail. Responsible for the preparation, process, and disbursement of weekly, bi-weekly & semi-monthly payrolls using multiple payroll platforms (Paylocity experience is preferred).

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer full cycle payroll processing in a multiple client, multiple state environment (from data entry through full gross to net processing and end of cycle reporting)
• Extensive QA and auditing to ensure accuracy. The quality of our people and processing is a key to differentiating us from other providers.
• Acting as single point of contact for all client payroll related inquiries (e.g. wage verifications, garnishments, taxes, vacation accruals, reports, etc.)
• Keep HRIS/Payroll System up to date with all changes from the employer, which includes, but not limited to the following, these items will be submitted by client to Univest Insurance Inc. via email:

o Departmental codes

o Benefit Enrollments

o Report creation/Reporting

o Updating validation tables

o Deduction Codes

o Earning Codes

o Job titles

o Reports to

• Keep HRIS/Payroll system up to date with any employee changes, which includes but not limited to the following, these items will be submitted by client to Univest Insurance Inc. via email:

o Inputting of new hires

o Qualifying Events / enrollment changes

o Employee status changes

o Rate changes

o Deductions (new and any changes that may occur)

o Hours and earnings changes for a pay period

o Garnishments

o Input Local taxes changes

o Direct deposits

o Terminations

•   Update annual payroll schedules with information provided by the Client
•   Enter Third Party Sick Pay into HRIS/Payroll System as needed
•   Calculate and/or enter manual checks into HRIS/Payroll System
•   Act as liaison between client and HRIS/Payroll System provider
• Respond to employee questions as needed
• Collaborates closely with clients on all payroll related issues.
• Ensure weekly, bi-weekly & semi-monthly payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that all changes to payroll are processed correctly.
• Works closely with Benefits Manager to ensure accurate benefit deductions and record keeping.
• Ensure all 401k deductions are correct. Work directly with 401K provider.
• Work directly with Worker’s Comp. provider.
• Work with Univest Insurance Benefits team to resolve payroll/benefits questions/issues in a timely manner.
• Complete any Unemployment claims requests.
• Review and audit pay data entries, and validate all changes processed within pay period match the payroll preview.
• Handle all garnishments, deductions, and vacation/sick accruals.
• Answers inquiries regarding employment verification.
• Reviews the accuracy of payroll deductions to payroll output documents.
• Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll matters.
• Process manual checks as requested or needed for client.
• Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested by management.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

2-4 years of multi-corporation, multi-state payroll OR equivalent experience in the areas of customer service, payroll, human resources, benefits administration, financial institution, application support or other relevant work experience

A flexible schedule is ideal, payroll processing days can be outside of the typical workday.

Proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite of software to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.

Must possess critical thinking skills and enjoy problem solving.

Strong organization skills and attention to detail

A comfort level with change, the ability to adapt to change and the ability to recover quickly from adversity.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Familiarity with HR, payroll technology and payroll processes
• FPC or CPP
• Working knowledge of payroll processing, tax principles, wage, and hour laws

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.