Spec, Wage Garnishment

Position Summary The Wage Garnishments Specialist is responsible for specific payroll related wage garnishment applications and reporting. This position’s overall responsibility is to oversee the payroll garnishment operation and related activities.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Primarily responsible for administration of WGPS services:
• Perform routine administrative activities (e.g. open/distribute mail, prepare letters, file documents, etc.).
• Receive liens/child support orders from plant locations and/or counts, identify employee’s plant location, and enter payee names into payroll system.
• Perform payroll transactions related to garnishments to include set-up, data entry, garnishment interpretation, updating deductions data according to established timelines and SOPs.
• Provide answers to garnishments and/or court notices as required within prescribed time limits.
• Interact with various departments within and outside (e.g. check collection agency, court, lawyer, etc.) answering questions and resolving issues.
• Respond to routine inquiries from employees concerning garnishment deductions.
• Effectively examine, setup, process and reconcile garnishments.
• Keep current with changing procedures and legislation.
• Escalate non-routine inquiries and issues to Manager.
• Adhere to state and federal guidelines when handling garnishment orders.
• Scan, email, and copy letters to plant payroll for employee file.
• Responsible for timely/accurate payments to agencies for WGPS deductions from employees pay.
• Complete special projects as assigned by department management
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy
  
  

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
  

Experience And Skills

• Minimum six (6) years' clerical based experience
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in garnishment administration
• Knowledge of various types of garnishments , including federal, state and local legal requirements relating to garnishments
• Knowledge of payroll processing procedures
• Strong computer and math based skills
• Ability to research and follow-up with agencies concerning garnishments payments
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential and to appropriately handle critical situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment using excellent organizational skills and precise attention to detail
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.