Payroll Processing Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring employees are paid correctly and in compliance with all applicable laws and company policies. This role performs day-to-day payroll transactions, maintains payroll records, and assists with tax filings, reconciliations, and reporting. The Payroll Specialist partners closely with Human Resources and Finance to ensure alignment on employee data, compensation changes, and regulatory requirements while delivering a high level of service to employees.


Responsibilities:

• Process payroll transactions accurately and on time
• Review and validate employee timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, and adjustments
• Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, and benefits deductions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies
• Assist with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
• Support payroll audits by providing accurate documentation and reports
• Reconcile payroll reports and identify discrepancies for correction
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate data flow between systems
• Assist with maintaining payroll procedures and identifying opportunities for process improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, and an associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2-4+ years of payroll processing experience
• Basic knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour requirements
• Experience with payroll or HRIS systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, or similar
• Experience supporting payroll audits, reconciliations, or reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical skills to identify discrepancies and resolve payroll issues
• Effective communication skills to interact with employees and internal teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate issues appropriately
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Basic understanding of payroll systems and data entry accuracy requirements
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and improve payroll processes and systems

M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.


We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make.


At M-D, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.


Integrity~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.


Vision~ Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.


Commitment~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.


Communication~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right.


Stewardship~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight.


When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

M-D Building Products, Inc offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.


M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Location: Oklahoma City, 4041 N. Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

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