Garnishment Distribution Specialist
Emplicity, United States

Job Summary

Emplicity is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and outsourced Human Resources and Business Services provider that helps organizations manage the delicate and daunting task of running a business while supervising employees. From payroll services and employer insurances to benefits plans and employee relations, Emplicity’s tailored approach has been delighting clients for nearly two decades and has helped hundreds of high-growth companies reduce HR costs, minimize risk, and increase productivity. We value passion, teamwork, and stewardship, and are looking for enthusiastic, client-centered people to join our growing business.

The Garnishment Specialist position is responsible for collecting, reviewing, and analyzing payroll information to effectively administer involuntary deductions from pay, such as court-ordered wage garnishments, student loans, wage assignments, child support, bankruptcy orders, state and federal tax levies on time. This position also ensures that payroll deductions reports are run in compliance with relevant regulations and laws and works collaboratively with all departments, including Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits and Accounting, to ensure accurate, timely collection and payment of garnishments. This is a full-time position in our Corporate office in Irvine.

Responsibilities

• Processes court-ordered wage garnishments, including child support, student loans, wage assignments, bankruptcy orders, state and federal tax levies.
• Collects and maintains electronic files for all withholding orders.
• Enters wage garnishment orders in our payroll system accurately and in a timely manner
• Sets up garnishment vendors appropriately.
• Ensures all garnishment payments are timely, accurate and legally compliant with jurisdiction rules when processing withholding orders.
• Researches and responds to inquiries from employees, courts, state and federal agencies and others regarding garnishment orders and confirms eligibility.
• Assists Payroll department with folding, stuffing, and shipping/mailing paychecks.
• Provides progress reports to appropriate Emplicity team members
• Represent the Emplicity team effectively by building trust, credibility and promoting transparency.
• Stays current on multi-state and local tax laws and remedies changes immediately.
• Maintains confidentiality of all client and employee information.
• Office administrative support for the team.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

We’re looking for a candidate who posses:

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with exceptional multi-tasking ability
• PEO/Human Resources outsourcing experience a plus

Benefits

The pay range for this job is between $19.00-$21.00/hour depending upon experience. Other benefits include:

• A great deal of freedom and a break from big company politics.
• Trusting and supportive team members who support you in your success.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits plan with company contributions to Health, Dental and Vision.
• 401K with company matching.
• 11 paid holidays including your birthday!

Emplicity may not be one the biggest PEOs, but we’re definitely one of the best. To find out why and learn more about some of the things that make us special, please visit us at www.emplicity.com.

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