**Our values start with our people, join a team that values you\!** We are the nation’s largest off\-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth\. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high\-quality brands and on\-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings\. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience\. As part of our team, you will experience: + **Success\.** Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving + **Career growth\.** We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow + **Teamwork\.** We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution + **Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community\.** We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger\. We strive to be a positive force in our community\. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide\. With 2023 revenues of $20\.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams\. **GENERAL PURPOSE:** Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of hourly associates' payroll\. Responsible for processing all off\-cycle checks and researching returned checks and reissuing timely\. Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of local, state, and/or federal pay and termination regulations\. Assist with special projects as needed under the supervision of Payroll Supervisor and/or Sr\. Payroll Manager\. The base pay range for this role is $19\.52 \- $28\.17\. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location\. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees\. Other rewards vary by position and location\. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** • Process and balance bi\-weekly payrolls for all store hourly associates\. • Timely issuance of termination pay, adjustment pay, or retro pay, following any respective state mandates\. • Review and validate team members off cycles\. • Fund off cycle pay cards on ADP SMART Compliance site\. • Research and process stop payments\. • Research and reissue returned checks\. • Develop cross\-functional relationships with Store, Buying Office and Distribution Center personnel that interact with Payroll\. • Respond to all associate inquiries in a timely and effective manner\. • Assist on special projects as assigned\. • Remain current on existing or new payroll guidelines, processes or any legislation impacting payroll\. **COMPETENCIES:** People • Collaboration Self • Leading by Example • Communicates Effectively • Ensures Accountability and Execution • Manages Conflict Business • Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes With particular emphasis on the following specific position\-related competencies: • Accuracy and Confidentiality • Technical Competence • Results Driven Problem Solving • Peer Relationship/ Interpersonal Savvy • Integrity and Trust **QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:** • High School diploma/GED • Requires 1\-2 years of payroll experience\. • Must be able to maintain highest level of confidentiality for all associate payroll and personnel records\. • Ability to provide excellent customer service while working in a fast\-paced environment, meeting deadlines and/or mandates\. • Ability to work in a team environment\. • Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities\. • Strong written and verbal communication skills\. • Knowledge of PeopleSoft a plus\. • Strong Excel Skills and overall Microsoft suite\. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:** Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer\. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in\-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc\. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance\. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically\. This role requires once weekly regular in\-office presence or as needed, including ability to engage in in\-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, business partner support\. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in\-office and remote work\.\#LI\-Hybrid **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** None **DISCLAIMER** This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position\. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all\-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities\. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion\. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer\. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience\. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce\. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex \(which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding\), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition \(including cancer or genetic characteristics\), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws\.