Payroll Specialist

Southern Careers Institute (SCI) is seeking a knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to process and manage the company's payroll. This position offers a competitive base salary plus incentive compensation.

Responsibilities include:

• Compile payroll data such as hours worked, sales or piecework, taxes, and insurance to be withheld, and employee identification number, from time sheets and other records; • Prepare computer input forms, enter data into computer files, or compute wages and deductions and post to payroll records; • Review wages computed and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll; • Record changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records; • Prepare and issue paychecks; • Review and approve payroll deductions; • Interpret company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures; • Coordinate employee benefits enrollment and deductions with HR benefits coordinator; • Ensure ongoing coordination with HR to properly capture correct pay for New Hires and Terminations.

Qualifications:

A Bachelors degree in a related field or 2-3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience;

Strong knowledge Payroll, HR, Benefits management systems - Ceridian / Dayforce preferred.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; specifically Excel and it's advanced functions;

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills;

Strong verbal communication, written communication, listening, record keeping and information management.

Benefits:

• Training & Development • Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment • Continuous Growth Opportunities • Medical, Dental, & Vision Options • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA) • Basic Life & Accident Insurance • Short & Long-term Disability • 401K Retirement Plan

SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer.

About Southern Careers Institute:

SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we're just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.