Payroll Specialist

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• Process high-volume multi‑state, multi‑pay‑group, full‑cycle payroll for exempt and hourly non‑exempt employees, as well as off‑cycle and supplemental payrolls throughout the year.
• Responsible for all payroll tax requirements, including completing applications, setting up state tax enrollment (SIT, SUI, local accounts) and ensuring 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.
• Set up earnings/deduction codes, memos and taxes for payroll administration.
• Audit payroll output (pay registers, change reports, UI, time‑keeping records) for accuracy and compliance before final payroll processing.
• Verify and audit contribution files to vendors.
• Maintain records of vacation, holiday and sick hours/days.
• Draft standard, ad‑hoc and specialty reports.
• Provide excellent customer service to the field, including payroll information, training, answering questions and resolving discrepancies.
• Stay current on changing federal, state and local regulations affecting pay, tax, time‑keeping, 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.

• Experience using payroll systems, UKG preferred.
• Associate degree preferred; excellent math and accounting skills.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of high-volume payroll experience.
• 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 sensitive information.
• Exceptional time‑management and organization skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, presentations) with executive leadership, staff and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision‑making; able to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Works effectively in a team as well as independently.
• Self‑confident, self‑motivated polished professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, challenging environment.

• $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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing