Payroll Associate

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Payroll Associate acts as the bridge between team members, supervisors, and the payroll team. This role ensures payroll data accuracy, assists with timecard management, and provides administrative support throughout the payroll cycle. The position maintains compliance with established processes and supports overall payroll operations.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Provide consistent and accurate payroll support by coordinating data collection, verifying time entries, and communicating with supervisors regarding discrepancies.
• Help ensure payroll accuracy and timely processing while improving workflow efficiency across departments.
• Review and validate team member information (new hires, terminations, pay changes).
• Review timecards for accuracy, including PTO, holidays, and attendance.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding missing or incorrect data.
• Maintain payroll data integrity in HRIS and Payroll/timekeeping systems.
• Conduct pre-payroll audits and reconcile payroll reports.
• Prepare reports and assist with post-payroll reconciliations.
• Provide general payroll support and assist with audit readiness.
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience in payroll or administrative support.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Familiarity with payroll/timekeeping systems (IFS, Paylocity preferred).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with various departments.
  
  

Competencies

• Upholds Safety and Quality Standards
• Embodies Esprit de Corps
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Conveys Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Executes with Excellence and Velocity
  
  

Travel Requirements

• NA
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers and vendors, both verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or reach within the office setting.
  
  

Work Environment

• Regular work environment will be in an office setting.
• When on manufacturing floor, possible exposure to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Eye protection is required. Fumes, machine vibration, noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional potential to a restricted space work area possible.
• All Keel locations are tobacco free where appropriate.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Keel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and

protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, status as a protected veteran or spouse thereof, height, weight, marital or familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Keel complies with applicable state and local laws governing

nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Keel has facilities.

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Keel will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, job assignment, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, or rates of pay, benefits,

and selection for training. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Keel where appropriate.

Management retains the right to add to, or change, the responsibilities and/or duties of this position at any time including the elimination of this position. The team member understands that his/her job description is for operational purposes and is not intended to be an employment contract. The employment relationship remains “at-will.”