Payroll Specialist

Job Summary:

We are looking for a meticulous and knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to join our fast-paced team. In this key role, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll, maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and internal policies. You will collaborate closely with HR and Finance to manage payroll records, resolve discrepancies, and provide outstanding support to employees regarding payroll-related matters.

This role combines both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, requiring expertise in payroll systems, regulations, and special adjustments. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to engage effectively with cross-functional teams.

This position is responsible for payroll operations across two sites, ensuring consistency, compliance, and accuracy company-wide.

You will also play an active role in identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy. If you are passionate about payroll and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately process weekly payroll for all employees across both sites, ensuring timeliness and precision.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Maintain and regularly update employee payroll records, including pay rates, benefits, and deductions.
• Assist with payroll audits by preparing and providing the required documentation.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies; respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and related concerns
• Support onboarding and offboarding procedures by ensuring timely and accurate payroll adjustments.
• Generate and submit payroll-related reports for management review and regulatory compliance.
• Play both a strategic and transactional role, contributing to process improvements, identifying trends or gaps, and supporting broader organizational goals related to compensation and compliance.

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar payroll-focused role.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage complex data accurately.
• Exceptional numerical accuracy and keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve payroll issues efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of payroll experience do you have?
• Do you have experience utilizing UKG Ready for processing payroll?
• Have you been responsible for ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, or employee classifications?
• An employee who works on multiple shifts while on site receives a shift differential when working on weekends and occasionally works on the road and receives a differential for traveling has 3 different rates of pay on a pay period. The employee has worked more than 40 hours. The overtime rate that should be used according to the Fair Labor Standards Act is?

A) 1.5x rate for the hours being worked while in Overtime
B) Weighted Average Overtime calculation for all hours worked
C) 1.5x their base rates. Differential pay is not included in the calculation

Ability to Commute:

• Wurtland, KY 41144 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $32