Truist Payroll Specialist 

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 

400863191

Regular or Temporary:

English (Required)

1st shift (United States of America)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Process all aspects of payroll, including on-cycle, off-cycle, mid-month, month-end, bonuses, and international payrolls, ensuring adherence to all TIH policies, IRS regulations, and final pay state laws.
• Utilize Workday to process payroll, manage deductions (including 401k contributions), calculate retro pay, and perform earnings reconciliation.
• Assist with calculating standard overtime and FLSA OT rates.
• Employ Enterprise Interface Builders (EIB) to upload variable pay elements and wage adjustments, validating data integrity.
• Review terminations accurately and timely, including calculating final pay and adhering to separation pay regulations.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information, ensuring accurate data for all stakeholders.
• Assist with a wide variety of controls and audit functions to safeguard the integrity of payroll information.
• Maintain comprehensive payroll records in electronic and paper formats for audit purposes.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients, addressing inquiries with payroll and accounting expertise.
• Partner with team members to identify and implement efficiencies within the payroll process.
• Participate in testing for Workday upgrades and configuration changes.
• Answer questions from employees and/or supervisors regarding payroll.
• Create and maintain SOPs as needed for current and new processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education/training in a related field (HR, Accounting preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing, with a strong understanding of payroll principles, tax regulations, and deductions.
• Experience using Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance required.
• Experience with ACH payment processing and resolving rejections.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel is a must).