Garnishment Specialist

. Review and set up garnishment orders, including preparing orders and correspondence for scanning .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and set up garnishment orders, including preparing orders and correspondence for scanning
Maintain garnishment rules in the payroll system through research and testing to determine proper withholding according to state rules and garnishment type
Write, review, and process reports to automate answer letters and interrogatory responses
Maintain garnishment screens by entering applicable start and stop dates according to orders and deadlines
Answer and resolve payroll and garnishment questions for courts, agencies, and employees
Interact with internal and external departments and contacts, including check collection agencies, courts, and lawyers
Process lump-sum payments and determine withholding amounts for bonuses and other lump-sum payments
Work on special projects, including account reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and cross-training with team members
Resolve processing automation failures and ensure successful process automation

What you’ll need

General knowledge of payroll functions and processing, including bookkeeping, payroll tax, fringe benefits, and garnishments
Proficient use of PC spreadsheet applications
Ability to work within established service level deadlines
Ability to multitask
Ability to analyze legal orders
Ability to work efficiently and accurately
Strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical skills
Troubleshooting and analysis skills
Project management skills
Probing and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Polished communication skills with appropriate vocabulary and grammar
Ability to maintain professionalism in the face of customer resistance
Team-player orientation
Customer-service orientation
Superior organizational skills

Comp & perks