Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Are you an experienced payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, ownership, and solving complex payroll challenges? A well-established global manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to lead and execute full-cycle payroll for multiple U.S. locations - MUST have payroll experience in manufacturing.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys independently managing the payroll process while partnering closely with Human Resources and Finance.

• Manage accurate and timely full-cycle payroll for multi-state, multi-site operations
• Review and validate timecards, attendance information, and system integrations
• Process manual checks, payroll adjustments, and off-cycle payments
• Reconcile payroll and review reports before final submission
• Maintain accurate payroll records, audit trails, and employee data
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and wage-and-hour requirements
• Apply regulations related to overtime, double time, meal premiums, final pay, and wage statements
• Process garnishments, levies, child support orders, and other involuntary deductions
• Manage quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, W-2s, and year-end reconciliations
• Ensure the proper taxation of employer-paid benefits
• Prepare payroll reports and special analyses for management
• Manage benefit-related vendor files for 401(k), FSA, HSA, and other programs
• Support EDI feeds and troubleshoot file-transmission issues
• Partner with Human Resources and Finance to maintain alignment across employee data, benefits, and payroll
• Assist the Finance team with general accounting-related responsibilities as needed

• High school diploma or GED required
• Three to five years of hands-on payroll experience in a manufacturing environment
• At least three years of multi-state payroll experience required
• Five or more years of payroll experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Experience with payroll software, HRIS platforms, and ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of payroll taxation, reporting, reconciliation, and time-and-attendance processing
• General knowledge of accounting principles
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating successfully with a team
• Predictable and reliable attendance

• Ability to travel up to approximately 10% for initial training or as business needs require
• Must meet applicable U.S. person requirements under ITAR and CUI regulations
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid sick leave, vacation time, and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with a safe-harbor, non-elective company contribution

If you are an experienced payroll professional ready to take ownership of a complex, multi-state payroll function, we encourage you to apply today.

$34.61 - $39.42 / hr

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