Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-focused and highly organized Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations. This role assists with payroll processing, ensures accurate employee pay, and helps maintain compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, experience with payroll systems, and a working knowledge of accounting principles.

Perform essential payroll-related tasks to support the completion of bi-weekly payroll processing.

• Set up temporary employees in the Time on Demand system.
• Enter and onboard hourly new hires in Paycor.
• Assign and maintain work schedules for all hourly employees.
• Audit departmental timesheets on a daily basis.
• Process corrections within the time clock database as needed.
• Review Daily Attendance Sheets to identify potential payroll discrepancies.
• Confirm approved vacation time is applied to the correct dates and pay periods.
• Respond to and assist departments with payroll-related questions and requests.
• Maintain payroll records and box files for proper storage.
• Assist with weekly new-hire orientation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Support the overall goal of accurately processing bi-weekly hourly payroll.

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Prior payroll experience required.
• Strong data entry skills and effective record-keeping abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft business applications, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• View and read computer screens and printed materials, with or without visual aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal conversational levels and over the telephone.
• Communicate clearly in person and by phone.
• Enter data into computer systems, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone.
• Lift and/or carry items weighing up to 5-10 pounds.