Job Description

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payroll. This role involves maintaining payroll records, handling payroll discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws and union agreements.

Job duties include:

• Review approved employment forms to determine pay rates, hours worked, leaves of absence, terminations, and other payroll-related data.
• Accurately input and process payroll data, including garnishments, wage assignments, voluntary deductions, and vacation or sick time.
• Prepare and distribute payroll checks or direct deposit notifications.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including address changes, tax withholding updates, and benefit deductions.
• Manage off-cycle payroll transactions such as stop payments, voids, and manual checks for terminations or emergency situations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in coordination with supervisors and employees.
• Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with union contracts and company policies.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and summaries as needed for internal use or audits.
• Provide support to employees and internal departments regarding payroll inquiries.
• Assist with payroll processing during team absences or high-volume periods.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all payroll information.

Other duties may include:

• Weekend and holiday work may be required on a rotating basis to meet payroll processing deadlines.
• During emergencies or natural disasters, may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.

Job requirements include:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred.
• 1+ years' prior accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Strong understanding of payroll processes, labor laws, and confidentiality requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with payroll software is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefit summary:

• Medical (HDHP & PPO), Dental, and Vision
• 401k and 401k match
• ESOP (Employee Ownership Program)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays)
• Paid Parental & Family Care Leave
• Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Time
• And More...

Wright Service Corp. employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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