PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Payroll Specialist

Micro Center is the nation's leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. We are passionate about customer service and developing long-term customer relationships. We are looking for associates with those same values.

Our corporate Finance department is hiring a Payroll Specialist to manage all payroll processing and maintain data integrity and confidentiality. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role involves collaborating with retail stores and departments to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in processing payroll for 3000+ multi-state retail associates, including the commissioned sales force
• Import hours, commission, and bonus data from various sources into the UKG computerized payroll system to calculate and process bi-weekly payroll; to include review and audit of new hires, rehires, status changes, pay rate changes, and other transactions affecting net wages, deductions, paid time off, etc.
• Audit and analyze employee information to ensure proper federal, state, and local tax laws are applied in all 19 states of operation
• Assist with processing child support & garnishment paperwork and deductions.
• Complete payroll employment verifications and any required government reports
• Generate various reports, including detailed ad hoc reporting as needed by various business units
• Assist the Payroll Manager with quarter-end and year-end processing
• Respond and resolve associate and manager payroll issues
• General ledger processing, account reconciliations, and other miscellaneous accounting duties
• Administrative duties associated with the position (filing, mailing, payroll documentation, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma required with at least 5+ years of payroll experience
• Experience with Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) or another web-based payroll system
• Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and organization skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Micro Center Offers Exceptional Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Coverage for Regular Full-Time Associates
• Employee Discount that includes a Friends & Family Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Education Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Regular Associates
• 401K Plan with company match
• Esteemed Vendor & Company Job Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Our Growth Opportunities:

At Micro Center, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their careers. Join our team and see how hard work, loyalty, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.

Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.