Payroll Specialist

Essential Duties and Tasks Process high-volume multi-state, multi pay group, full cycle payroll for exempt and hourly non-exempt employees. Also off‑cycle and supplemental payrolls throughout the year. Responsible for all payroll tax requirements including completing applications, setup of state tax enrollment including SIT, SUI & local accounts, and compliance with local, state, and federal agencies. Calculate manual checks for missing additional and special pay requests. Understand garnishment requests, calculations, and case review. Calculate and provide severance per contract. Understanding of payroll administration including setup of earnings/deduction codes, memos, and taxes. Audit payroll output (pay registers, change reports, UI, timekeeping records) for accuracy and compliance with established standards prior to final payroll processing. Verify and audit contribution files to vendors. Maintain related records of the accumulation and use of vacation, holiday, and sick hours/days. Draft standard, ad‑hoc and specialty report writing. Provide excellent customer service to the field including payroll information, training, answering questions, explaining calculations, taxes, and deductions, and resolving discrepancies. Remain current on changing federal, state, and local regulations and legislation affecting pay, tax, timekeeping, 401(k), and benefits. Drive annual increase and bonus calculations, analysis, and payments. Assist in the preparation of general ledger entries, cash requirements, tax, and reporting for finance. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Education, and Experience Experience using payroll systems, UKG preferred. Associate degree preferred, excellent math and accounting skills. Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of high-volume payroll. Power Excel skills, HRIS & payroll software proficiency. APA (or similar) certification and membership preferred. Solid working knowledge of payroll processes, manufacturing, pay cards and payroll regulations. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Teams, and Outlook. Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information. Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients. Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options. Excellent interpersonal skills. Works effectively in a team as well as independently. Self‑confident, self‑motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast‑paced environment. Compensation and Benefits $56,900 - $73,900 depending on education and experience. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with an exceptional company match. Generous paid time off (PTO) and 11 holidays per calendar year. Free life and short‑term disability insurance. Wellness, employee discount, and rewards programs. Tuition reimbursement and education assistance. Many other benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster. Job Category: Human Resources Full-Time Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Human Resources Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr