Performs complex payroll processing tasks requiring a thorough knowledge of payroll rules and regulations, organizational structure and systems, accounting and auditing and government regulations.

Functions as the principal operations specialist related to the multiple payrolls run by the American Bar Association and its affiliates; as well as, the subject matter expert for all payroll reporting requirements. Principal Duties/Job Responsibilities Provides day-to-day operational oversight of the multiple payrolls for the American Bar Association and its affiliates – referring only the most complex operational issues to the Director – Payroll. Maintains the confidentiality of all information received, viewed, and/or used in the preparation of payroll, bonus payments, approved retroactive payments, etc. Functions as the preliminary interface with staff members from the Association and for the affiliates for which payroll is processed for all wage attachments, garnishments, and other ordered withholdings and ensures appropriate and compliant processing. Pays employees and complies payroll information by compiling, reconciling, balancing, and overseeing the appropriate funding for specific payrolls. Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of staff federal, state, and social security taxes and the employer’s comparable withholding requirements. Creates standard and ad-hoc reporting for customers in Finance, HR, affiliates and ensures the accuracy, completeness, and confidential distribution of such reports to end-user customers. Functions as the senior advisor on the payroll systems capabilities and limitations. Plays a lead role in systems conversions and enhancements to ensure payroll integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency. Functions as the head of the payroll function in times of absence of the Director – Payroll. Conducts payroll analyses necessary to support the business operations and to provide accurate and timely economic impact assessments. Performs other related duties as required.

• Prepare, compute, process and verify bi-weekly payroll in ADP for all business units• Review and process status changes, including entering new hires, terminations, rate changes, and other personnel changes• Maintain and update employee information in ADP including deductions and withholdings• Work closely with managers to ensure compliance with Time and Attendance• Process wage garnishments, child support orders, and taxable adjustments as needed.• Calculate and maintain all time off categories• Complete new hire background checks and communicate with managers• Take inbound calls concerning paychecks, status changes, etc.• Process employment verification on current and former employees for various agencies and purposes• Perform departmental audits for business units• Create and maintain various reports as requested by management• Prepare month-end journal entries as assigned• Special projects as needed

Input employee hours and earnings for processing by ADP (Payroll Service).Compute retroactive payments.Process adjustment payments.Edit and confirms payroll entries.Prepare period-end schedules for Payroll Office (i.e., wage Analysis, W2 Reconciliation).Update Union Fact Sheets for assigned trades; become familiar with various Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA’s).Prepare month-end journal entries as assigned.Assist employees with payroll related concerns; researches and resolves discrepancies as directed.Maintains various payroll records.Maintain & Organize W4 statementsMaintain & Organize Employee time sheets and Absence reportsMaintained & Organized Payroll Summaries and Tax Registers Other duties as assigned