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PAYROLL SPECIALIST
full-timeBoca Raton

Summary

Location

Boca Raton

Type

full-time

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About this role

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Matching

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discount

• Reduced Tuition Rates

• Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k)

• Pet Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Training

• Flexible Spending Account

 

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer


Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

  • We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
  • Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

This fully qualified position processes payroll, responds to payroll inquiries, resolves employee pay issues/discrepancies and provides management labor information for assigned region.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serves as the first line of contact for regional offices and facilities and assists them in ensuring that their payroll inquiries are resolved in a prompt, professional and courteous manner and that the inquiry is logged and documented, if appropriate.
  • Communicates via email and answers department phone lines.
  • Coordinates directly with facilities on processing items that need clarification until they are resolved (i.e. pay issues, deductions, employee information, etc.).
  • Utilizes the assistance of the Payroll Supervisor in resolving more complicated processing, tax, or system programming issues.
  • Assists in prompt resolution of garnishments/tax levies and child support notices.
  • Processes payroll according to scheduled cycles.
  • Enters, analyzes and confirms pay adjustments.
  • Reviews and balances payroll prior to final transmission.
  • Prepares requested pay period, monthly or quarterly check requests.
  • Runs and distributes checks and advises according to facility specifications.
  • Files all payroll processing documentation in appropriate employee files or payroll folders.
  • Assists in various projects assigned by Payroll Supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED certificate.
  • Three to five (3-5) years of experience processing multi-state payroll.
  • Must be highly analytical.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Above average ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department (Excel, Word, Infinium, Kronos, and query/report writing software, such as ShowCase).
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Must be able to retain confidentiality of all transactions.
  • Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

The GEO Group, Inc.

Other facts

Tech stack
Payroll Processing,Analytical Skills,Communication Skills,Confidentiality,Problem Solving,Attention to Detail,Multi-State Payroll,Software Proficiency,Team Coordination,Documentation,Customer Service,Time Management,Garnishments Processing,Tax Compliance,Employee Relations,Data Entry

About The GEO Group

Global Leader in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation

The GEO Group is committed to providing leading, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to individuals while in-custody and post-release into the community through the "GEO Continuum of CareTM."​ GEO's diversified services platform provides unique capabilities for the delivery of educational and vocational programs, cognitive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and faith-based services across the entire corrections spectrum. The GEO Continuum of CareTM is enhanced in-custody offender rehabilitation programming, including cognitive behavioral treatment, integrated with post–release support services.

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

For information visit
GEO’s Homepage: www.geogroup.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/geogroup
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGEOGroupInc
Careers site: www.jobs.geogroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO is the Law:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Security and Investigations
Founding Year: 1984

What you'll do

  • The Payroll Specialist processes payroll, resolves employee pay issues, and provides management labor information for the assigned region. They serve as the first line of contact for regional offices, ensuring payroll inquiries are handled promptly and professionally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a PAYROLL SPECIALIST do at The GEO Group?

As a PAYROLL SPECIALIST at The GEO Group, you will: the Payroll Specialist processes payroll, resolves employee pay issues, and provides management labor information for the assigned region. They serve as the first line of contact for regional offices, ensuring payroll inquiries are handled promptly and professionally..

Why join The GEO Group as a PAYROLL SPECIALIST?

The GEO Group is a leading Security and Investigations company.

Is the PAYROLL SPECIALIST position at The GEO Group remote?

The PAYROLL SPECIALIST position at The GEO Group is based in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the PAYROLL SPECIALIST position at The GEO Group?

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