Payroll Specialist-1099 Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different , play different .

This will be a contracted position for approximately 12-16 hours per week. A 1099 form will be issued to report "non-employee" income.

The Payroll Specialist-1099 Contractor focuses heavily on daily timekeeping validation, payroll readiness activities, and accurate execution of payroll in a high-volume, deadline driven manufacturing environment. The Payroll Specialist is also responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, with a particular focus on state tax requirements. The position collaborates closely with HR, finance, and external vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain up-to-date payroll records. By maintaining meticulous attention to detail and a strong understanding of payroll systems, this role supports employee satisfaction and organizational compliance. Ultimately, the Payroll Specialist ensures that all payroll activities are executed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with legal standards, contributing to the overall financial health of the company.

What you’ll do as a Payroll Specialist :

• Prepare, process, and verify weekly and bi-weekly payroll data for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payroll disbursements.
• Review timekeeping records for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain payroll data within the HRIS/payroll system.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and Company policies, with a focus on state tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with HR and work closely with Shared Services team to reconcile payroll discrepancies and ensure employee records are updated as needed.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and tax withholdings in a professional and timely manner.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll and tax compliance.

We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist with:

• 4+ years of experience in payroll processing, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• CPP or FPC credentials are a plus

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.

• Strong knowledge of state tax regulations and payroll tax compliance in the United States
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and 365 Suites is a plus, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organizational skills, and confidentiality.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing, tax filings, and benefits administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

• Move through the entire facility to attend to various issues
• Perform sedentary work on various computer systems
• This position is located on-site in our Erlanger, KY facility

Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify.

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi. Sponsorship is NOT available. (No agencies please).

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that the world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, and Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that are looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.