Payroll Specialist

Description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role manages payroll data, maintains employee records, resolves payroll discrepancies, and serves as a key point of contact for payroll-related questions. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR, Finance, and leadership to ensure payroll operations are efficient, confidential, and compliant.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role manages payroll data, maintains employee records, resolves payroll discrepancies, and serves as a key point of contact for payroll-related questions. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR, Finance, and leadership to ensure payroll operations are efficient, confidential, and compliant.

• Payroll accuracy and timeliness
• Compliance and risk management

• Verify timekeeping records, PTO balances, commissions, bonuses, and adjustments
• Process semi-monthly multi-state payroll for 900+ employees across hourly, salaried, and commission structures
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions
• Calculate and process payroll taxes, garnishments, benefits deductions, and reimbursements
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and reporting requirements
• Prepare and submit payroll reports, filings, and reconciliations
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly and accurately
• Coordinate with HR on benefits changes, leaves of absence, and employee status updates
• Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports as requested
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll data and employee information
• Assist in improving payroll processes, documentation, and controls

• Proven experience as a payroll specialist, payroll administrator, or similar role
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, wage and hour laws, and tax regulations
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Experience with payroll systems and timekeeping software (UKG/Kronos or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Clear communication skills for interacting with employees and internal teams
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently
• Ability to pass a background and drug test
• Demonstrate alignment with the Company’s vision, mission, and core values in all interactions

• Reduced payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries through the shared inbox
• Full compliance with payroll regulations and reporting requirements
• Accurate payroll records and audit‑ready documentation
• Support year‑end W‑2 processing and tax reporting
• Improved employee confidence and satisfaction related to payroll accuracy

• Payroll processing software and timekeeping systems
• Support from HR, Finance, and leadership teams
• Established payroll procedures, calendars, and documentation
• Training on internal systems and compliance requirements
• External resources for tax and regulatory updates

Bish’s RV is one of the largest family‑owned RV dealers in the country. We are dedicated to providing quality products and services that exceed the expectations of our customers and creating an atmosphere where our customers can enjoy a positive experience as friends of our family business. Our company is currently experiencing record growth with more expansion on the way. The opportunities to grow within our organization are outstanding and our dedication to each employee’s success is unparalleled.

We are looking for top performers who set high expectations for themselves and are willing to put in the time and effort to achieve them. We are a goal‑driven company with a high‑performance culture and believe in setting ourselves apart by being “Different with a Purpose.” Our culture is built upon the foundation of our core…