Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Redi Services, LLC - Full-Time - Louisville, Kentucky Accuracy. Compliance. Ownership. Are you a payroll professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment? Do you take pride in getting payroll right the first time while continuously looking for ways to improve processes and reduce risk? Redi Services, LLC, a leader in the Industrial Services industry, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional who values accuracy, embraces ownership, and is passionate about supporting employees through exceptional payroll administration. As our organization continues from approximately 550 employees to 800+ employees over the next several years, we are looking for someone who can grow with us and help strengthen our payroll operations across multiple entities and states. At Redi Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We live our core values every day through accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, integrity, and doing the right thing for our employees and customers. What You’ll Do As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting payroll operations across multiple companies while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support. Key Responsibilities Process full‑cycle payroll for multiple business entities Administer union payrolls and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements Manage Certified Payroll (DBA/DBRA) reporting and prevailing wage compliance Calculate and administer prevailing wage/fringe benefits Ensure multi‑state payroll compliance, tax reporting, and regulatory adherence Process garnishments, tax levies, and wage attachments Administer employee payroll deductions and benefit withholdings Prepare and support quarterly and annual payroll tax filings Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting Partner with HR, Operations, Finance, and Project Management teams to resolve payroll questions and issues Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and risk reduction Maintain payroll records and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications 5+ years of full‑cycle payroll experience Experience processing multi‑state payroll Strong experience with union payroll administration Experience with Certified Payroll (DBA/DBRA) and prevailing wage requirements Working knowledge of payroll compliance regulations and wage laws Experience handling garnishments, tax levies, and wage attachments Experience with benefits and payroll deductions administration Payroll audit support experience Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP Preferred Qualifications Experience with payroll systems such as Paylocity, UKG, and Paycom is essential Experience in industrial services, construction, manufacturing, or government contracting is a plus Knowledge of general ledger coding and job‑costing Who You Are You Take Ownership At Redi Services, we value people who take responsibility and follow through. You Will Own payroll accuracy and issue resolution Anticipate problems before employees experience them Follow issues through to completion Maintain organized and accurate records You Believe in Continuous Improvement You don’t settle for “the way we’ve always done it.” You ask How can we improve this process? Can we automate this? How do we reduce risk and improve accuracy? You Are Detail‑Oriented Payroll is compliance‑driven, and details matter. You will Catch inconsistencies before submission Reconcile payroll accurately Question unusual results Maintain a high level of precision and confidentiality You Communicate Professionally You can explain complex payroll matters clearly and professionally while building trusted relationships across teams. Why Join Redi Services At Redi Services, we are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. We offer Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package Career growth opportunities A collaborative, values‑driven culture The opportunity to support a growing organization and make a direct impact Must be willing and able to pass an initial and periodic drug screens and a background check upon hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr