Payroll Specialist - Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid Schedule)

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, paid bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

 Zions Bancorporation has an exciting opportunity in our Salt Lake City, UT market for a Payroll Specialist.

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not always the biggest or most profitable departments that can weather a crisis.  That’s why a future ready team is an adaptable team, and no one understands this better than the Payroll Department. Keeping compliant with the ever-changing world of tax reform the Payroll Department operates in a continually evolving environment and comprised of six awesome team members whose mission focus is 100% payroll accuracy and timeliness on behalf of our employees and Zions. The team is dedicated to working with our HR Partners to ensure proper setups on HR platforms making us one team with one vision.

We are looking to recruit a motivated, conscientious individual with a willingness to take responsibility, work as part of a team to provide an efficient and responsive payroll service. As well as provide a high level of customer service through all interactions with employees, staff, managers ensuring the accurate and timely resolution of issues and inquires.

Ideal candidates will have the skills and experience necessary to: 

• Responsible for processing the enterprise-wide payroll.
• Enter payroll, bonus and/or time information into the payroll system.
• Maintain and update employee information in the time and attendance system.
• Ensure the timely and accurate distribution of payroll checks and/or deposit advices.
• Approve, balance and audit time and pay records from system prior to payroll submission.
• Contact appropriate supervisor/manager to resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to inquiries from clients regarding payroll matters.
• May prepare check requests as required.
• May assist in calculating information for employee leaves, including short- and long-term disability, work injury and family leaves.
• Be adaptable and take on additional assignments as needed.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent and some payroll processing, data entry or other directly related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
• Basic knowledge of payroll processing and procedures, debits, credits and human resources processes and programs.
• Good data entry skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to meet deadlines, adapt to change and workloads.
• Good customer service, client relationship, problem resolution and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to identify and correct a variety of errors.
• Able to perform mathematical computations, maintain accurate records and make decisions.
• Ability to use good judgment and initiative to get the job done.
• Ability to research resource documents to respond to questions.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications for automated payroll systems and electronic data processing as well as Microsoft windows programs.

Location Amenities

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Zions Bank Building serves as the headquarters of both Zions Bancorporation and Zions Bank. The building sits adjacent to City Creek Center, a world-class shopping and dining destination with more than 100 stores and restaurants. The Zions Bank Building stands tall among Salt Lake City’s central business district, providing hundreds of team members with an exceptional work environment and features such as:

• Easy access to the City Creek UTA TRAX station, as well as various electric vehicle charging stations in most City Creek area garages;
• An employee-only fitness center and bike storage;
• An employee lounge, kitchen, micro market, game tables, couches and TVs;
• Private mothers’ rooms and lockers; and
• Access to downtown shopping, dining, arts and entertainment.