Payroll Specialist

Location:

Columbus, Nebraska Company:
Camaco

Employment Type:

Full-time Position Summary Camaco is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to process accurate, timely payroll for more than 700 hourly employees in a manufacturing environment. This role works with timekeeping records, payroll systems, and internal teams to resolve pay issues and support compliance with company policies and applicable requirements.

Key Responsibilities
• Process end-to-end payroll for more than 700 hourly manufacturing employees.
• Review timekeeping data, attendance, shift differentials, overtime, and other pay adjustments for accuracy.
• Enter and maintain payroll information in Workday.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Finance, and manufacturing operations to ensure accurate payroll inputs.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and follow established controls and procedures.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Stay current on payroll procedures and applicable wage-and-hour requirements.

Qualifications
• At least 2 years of payroll processing experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of experience using Workday for payroll or related HR/payroll processes.
• Experience processing hourly payroll for a large employee population preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and payroll reporting.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting payroll for 700 or more employees.
• Familiarity with multiple shifts, overtime calculations, and manufacturing timekeeping practices.
• Experience assisting with payroll audits and process improvements.