Payroll Specialist

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a full‑time Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role will be working on‑site. Job Overview Under general supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, performs routine and complex tasks relating to the processing of the semi‑monthly payroll. Duties include checking and auditing timekeeping records for compliance with established standards, maintaining time and attendance records and miscellaneous changes, accounting and clerical duties related to issuance of the semi‑monthly payrolls. Provides quality customer service to all clients while exhibiting a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information. What you will do Process the semi‑monthly payrolls using various time and attendance systems and Workday payroll system. Audit salary increases, retro pay and absence tracking. Record wage attachments, prior period adjustments and non‑benefit ongoing payroll deductions. Prepare voluntary and involuntary termination checks and provide required funding to Finance. Maintain strong knowledge of the payroll reporting functions. Responsible for quarterly reporting of multiple worksite reporting to the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and various government agencies. Assist Payroll Supervisor with internal audit during the audit process, provide documents, reports and other payroll items upon request. Complete verification of employment forms and record wage information for financial institutions as requested. Complete and verify information for all unemployment claims. Handle confidential work with HRBP or Employee Relations department. Who you are High School or GED required. 3 years minimum intermediate‑level individual contributor experience required. 2 year associate degree preferred. Workday experience preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Knowledge of payroll and accounting principles, modern office practices, data processing, laws pertaining to payroll, record‑keeping techniques. Good human relations and communication skills with good judgment. Team spirit in working with others, communicating openly and cooperatively. Maintains confidentiality regarding professional matters. High level of accuracy and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Works well under time constraints and manages time effectively to process payrolls for multiple companies simultaneously. Good organizational skills. ADA Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Compensation Pay Range: $25.00 – $35.00 hourly. Annual Incentive Plan Bonus up to 5%. Final compensation package will be determined by work experience, education, and/or skill level along with internal equity and geographic market data. Benefits Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members. Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D and Disability benefits. Health Savings Account with employer contribution. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit. 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution. 529 Education Savings Plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program. Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services. 11 paid holidays, paid Sick leave (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year. Free personal checking and savings account; discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply). Equal Opportunity Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. #J-18808-Ljbffr