[Remote] Payroll Specialist ( NC )

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GT Independence is a national, family-owned organization and a trusted leader in personal and financial services for people in need of home and community-based care throughout the country. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for maintaining employee and client records, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with audit standards, while collaborating with team members to optimize service delivery. Responsibilities Creates, completes, updates, and reviews employee and client records (PR, CS) Enters information into computer databases for effective record keeping (All) Administers new and existing DocuSign accounts (PR, CS) Prepares and sends documents via mail using approved communications (PR, CS) Ensures the proper naming and saving of documents in the document management system (PR, CS) Assists stakeholders in returning documents (PR, CS) Serves as an escalation point for DocuSign support issues from the Operations staff and customers (PR, CS) Ensures all compliance standards are met for audit purposes (All) Performs timesheet reviewing (PY) Performs time-tracking (PY) Performs proofing & posting (PY) Reviews overlap and overtime reports (PY, CS) Makes and receives phone calls to support external and internal stakeholders (All) Accurately and efficiently completes payroll checklists for assigned agencies. Resolves any discrepancies that may exist in the document. (PY) Works with supervisor to identify strategies for reducing errors (All) Collaborates with the staff to resolve rejected timesheet issues and reduce out-of-cycle payroll disbursements (RFP’s) (CS, PY) Completes administrative tasks such as filing, copying, data entry, etc... (All) Prepares and submits invoices to agencies (B) Applies payments (B) Collects on unpaid claims (B) Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients (All) Collaborates with other staff members to optimize delivery of services (All) Identifies opportunities to improve GT processes (All) Upholds company values and mission (All) Other duties as assigned (All) Skills High School Diploma or GED required At least 1 year of related experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Extensive experience in working on complex projects with critical thinking and problem solving Excellent organizational and administrative skills with demonstrated ability to work towards and meet deadlines by planning and organizing Demonstrate the ability to balance work pressure with time management skills Demonstrate ability to build positive relationships and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities Experience in working, initiating, and maintaining a highly effective team Competent in the use of Microsoft programs and the Internet Competent use of Excel Associate degree preferred Benefits 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Company Overview GT Independence is a Family-Owned Company. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Sturgis, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is