What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Wildflower Recruitment Consulting?
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees in compliance with company policies, applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
This role assists with payroll administration for both union and non-union employees, including reviewing timekeeping records, processing payroll changes, maintaining payroll data, and responding to employee payroll inquiries.
The Payroll Specialist works closely with Human Resources, Operations, and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and maintain employee records while providing a high level of customer service and attention to detail. This position requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education/Training/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Experience executing payroll operations in a manufacturing and/or unionized environment preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including the ability to create and utilize formulas, pivot tables, lookups, filters, and data analysis tools to reconcile payroll data, identify discrepancies, and generate reports.
- Experience working with payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems (e.g., ADP, Workforce Management, Kronos, UKG, or similar platforms) required.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify payroll process efficiencies and recommend system or procedural enhancements.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information required.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000