Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Brite Nites Millcreek, Utah, United States About this position About Brite Nites Brite Nites is a nationally recognized leader in custom holiday and year-round lighting design. Since 1993, we’ve brought spaces to life with immersive lighting experiences for residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Our reputation is built on creativity, quality, and exceptional service. About the role Brite Nites is hiring a seasonal Payroll & HR Specialist to support our Finance and HR team from our Salt Lake City office. You'll make sure employees are paid on time, accurately, and in compliance with state and federal rules. This is a full-time hourly role running September 2026 through January 2027. What you'll do Own the accuracy and timeliness of bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees Review time cards; compute and reconcile wages, overtime, and other pay Maintain employee records in line with state and federal law Post, update, and reconcile payroll deductions (garnishments, tax levies, child support) Resolve payroll questions professionally and step in to help the senior accountant as needed What you bring 1-3 years processing payroll Strong communication and organization; able to work to tight deadlines Computer literate in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information Bachelor's in Accounting, Business, HR, or a related field preferred, not required Pay: $18-20/hr, DOE. About Brite Nites Brite Nites is a nationally recognized leader in custom holiday and year-round lighting design. Since 1993, we’ve brought spaces to life with immersive lighting experiences for residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Our reputation is built on creativity, quality, and exceptional service. About the role Brite Nites is hiring a seasonal Payroll & HR Specialist to support our Finance and HR team from our Salt Lake City office. You'll make sure employees are paid on time, accurately, and in compliance with state and federal rules. This is a full-time hourly role running September 2026 through January 2027. What you'll do Own the accuracy and timeliness of bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees Review time cards; compute and reconcile wages, overtime, and other pay Maintain employee records in line with state and federal law Post, update, and reconcile payroll deductions (garnishments, tax levies, child support) Resolve payroll questions professionally and step in to help the senior accountant as needed What you bring 1-3 years processing payroll Strong communication and organization; able to work to tight deadlines Computer literate in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information Bachelor's in Accounting, Business, HR, or a related field preferred, not required Pay: $18-20/hr, DOE. The pay range for this role is: 18 - 20 USD per hour(Salt Lake City (HQ)) #J-18808-Ljbffr Brite Nites