Garnishment Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Review and establish all garnishment orders, which includes preparing necessary orders and correspondence for scanning.

• Maintain garnishment regulations within the payroll system, involving research and collaboration with the Senior Payroll Systems Support Specialist.

• Assess appropriate withholding from employee wages in accordance with state regulations and the type of garnishment.

• Draft, review, and process reports to facilitate automated response letters and interrogatory replies.

• Update garnishment screens by inputting relevant start and stop dates based on order details and deadlines.

• Respond to and resolve payroll and garnishment inquiries from courts, agencies, and employees.

• Collaborate with both internal and external departments and contacts to address questions and resolve issues.

• Process lump-sum payments and work with agencies to ascertain withholding amounts for bonuses and other lump-sum distributions.

• Engage in special projects, including account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.

• Participate in cross-training with fellow team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• General understanding of payroll processes and functions, including bookkeeping, payroll tax, fringe benefits, and garnishments.

• Proficient in using PC spreadsheet applications.

• Capability to operate within established service level deadlines.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Skills to analyze legal orders effectively.

• Efficiency and accuracy in work performance.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent analytical capabilities.

• Troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Project management expertise.

• Probing and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Process-oriented mindset.

• Polished communication abilities with appropriate vocabulary and grammar.

• Capacity to maintain professionalism when confronted with customer resistance.

• Team-oriented attitude.

• Customer service-focused approach.

• Exceptional organizational skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Values-driven culture.

• Opportunities for upward mobility.

• Professional development prospects.

• Chances to learn and exchange ideas.

• Creative collaboration opportunities.

• Recognition and rewards for innovative thinking, fresh perspectives, and dedication.