What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Blain's Farm & Fleet?
At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career, and enjoy a positive balance.
As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for five consecutive years!
- All major Holidays & Birthday off
- Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
- Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
- Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) with company match
- Competitive base pay between $43,000/yr and $56,000/yr with annual performance-based merit raises*
The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.
This role is responsible for maintaining payroll systems and processing weekly and bi-weekly payroll for multiple states in compliance with federal and state regulations (IRS, FLSA, etc.). Duties include reviewing and uploading timesheet information from various systems, entering data into the payroll system, calculating pay, and distributing funds or checks to associates.
- Process end to end weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for associates across more than 45 locations.
- Audit, balance, and correct new hire data and payroll time records.
- Calculate payroll liabilities, including federal and state income tax, social security/ Medicare, and unemployment. Submit payments to tax agencies.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and irregularities.
- Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and create journal entries.
- Prepare reports that include taxable and non-taxable earnings, deductions, withholding, retirement contributions, and various types of leave.
- Make adjustments for raises, bonuses, and commission.
- Process paper checks for distribution.
- Process child support orders, levies, and garnishments.
- Assist with year-end W-2 creation
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer associate questions.
- Work closely with HR and store operations to investigate and troubleshoot issues.
High school diploma or equivalent required, associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Retail experience (multi-unit/multi-state preferred).
- Background within a private or family-owned business preferred.
- Experience with ukg/ultipro payroll processing preferred.
- Strong computer SKILLS: intermediate excel (pivot TABLES, VLOOKUPS) required
Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 5 years in a row.
Salary : $56,000
