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Payroll/HRIS Specialist

West Fraser
Memphis, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/1/2025 CLOSED ON 2/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll/HRIS Specialist position at West Fraser?

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure employees are paid accurately and timely and supports year-end processing. In addition, assists and provides backup support with HRIS maintenance.

What You Will Do

  • Payroll Processing for Bi-weekly and Semi-monthly pay groups
  • Reviews and balances hours exports from UTA to Core
  • Enters and answers garnishments, child support, and other wage attachments
  • Process new hires, terminations, and employee status changes
  • Train and coach Payroll Administrators on current processes
  • Participate in year-end process to include reconciliation and W-2 generation
  • Investigate, analyze, and resolve Payroll and UTA related issues
  • Provides backup to Manager HRIS/Payroll
  • Reconcile general ledger with regard to payroll transactions
  • Special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 to 7 years current Payroll experience
  • Minimum education of a High School Diploma
  • Experience with UKG (Ultipro Application) Core, UTA, and BI
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite, mainly Excel and Word

Our Highly Competitive Compensation Package Includes

  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • On-the-job training
  • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401k with company match plus an additional retirement contribution
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid vacations and holidays

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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please. The successful candidate will be asked to pass a background and drug test.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace.

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