Payroll Specialist

Job Description

The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing that supports our employees and drives organizational success. We’re seeking a skilled payroll professional who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and adept at managing both routine and complex payroll tasks, including on-cycle and off-cycle processes.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Accurately process on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
• Handle interim tasks such as voids, corrections, terminations, and replacement checks.
• Manage payroll bank files as part of the settlement process with precision and attention to detail.
• Review timecard exceptions and input time data accurately while resolving discrepancies prior to processing.
• Analyze audit and exception reports, resolving issues to maintain payroll integrity.
• Transmit direct deposit files accurately and ensure proper distribution of pay advices and checks.
• Deposit payroll taxes accurately and on time for all assigned payrolls.
• Prepare payroll-related reports (e.g., union reporting, Occupational Privilege Tax) and ensure timely submission.
• Maintain strong communication with union representatives, location managers, and leadership to uphold contract agreements.
• Partner with HR and Benefits teams to resolve payroll-related concerns effectively.
• Stay informed about payroll regulations, laws, and rates, implementing changes as necessary.
• Contribute to process improvements and assist the payroll team in achieving departmental goals.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Associate degree in business, accounting, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of in-house payroll experience, with familiarity in handling on-cycle, off-cycle, and payroll settlements.
• Preferred experience with payroll systems such as Workday and ADP.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing union payroll components, including dispatch slips, pay rates, and dues, is a plus.
• Strong verbal communication skills in English, with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated reliability, organizational skills, and team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$35.10 - $43.87

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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