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Payroll Specialist

J.R. Vinagro Corporation
Cranston, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2025
JR Vinagro Corporation is seeking an experienced, full time Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist must have experience in Microsoft Office and able to multi task. Great communications skills are required.

Job Summary

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role involves maintaining payroll records, verifying timekeeping data, addressing payroll discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Payroll Coordinator collaborates closely with HR, Finance, and third-party vendors to support payroll operations and employee satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process payroll for hourly and contract employees on a weekly basis.
  • Collect, verify, and input employee timesheets and attendance records.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
  • Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
  • Prepare and distribute paychecks or initiate direct deposits.
  • Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, garnishments, benefits, and tax information.
  • Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and management in a timely and professional manner.
  • Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate benefit deductions and tax withholdings.
  • Assist in audits and month-end/year-end payroll reporting, including W-2s and other tax forms.
  • Stay current with changes in payroll laws and regulations and recommend updates to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • 4 years of payroll processing experience; experience with Foundation Payroll for Construction is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.
  • Experience with multi-state payroll.
  • Certified Payroll Processing.

JR Vinagro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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