What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Analyst position at BakeMark?
SUMMARY: We are seeking a meticulous Payroll Technician to play a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a workforce of 1,350 employees across multiple states. This position requires strong payroll knowledge and a solid understanding of regulations governing both union and non-union populations. Experience with Dayforce is strongly preferred but not required.
The ideal candidate brings precision, sound judgment, and a commitment to data integrity—recognizing that every paycheck represents a real employee relying on accuracy and timeliness.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule using Dayforce
• Review and audit timecards, pay codes, PTO, and sick time to ensure data integrity
• Process new hires, terminations, retro pay, commissions, and bonuses
• Handle payroll corrections, off-cycle checks, and pay adjustments
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour laws, and company policies
• Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries with professionalism and accuracy
• Support payroll reporting, internal and external audits, and record retention requirements
• Partner with HR to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Manage end-to-end garnishment processing, including new setups, ongoing maintenance, and terminations
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and employee data at all times
• Support process improvement initiatives
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 5 years of multi-state payroll processing experience
• Strong working knowledge of FLSA, overtime calculations, and wage and hour laws
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Hands-on Dayforce payroll experience
• Component pay or complex pay structure experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience supporting union payroll populations
Salary : $30 - $32