Payroll Specialist II

Overview

This role involves assisting with payroll-related activities including reconciling hours worked, processing time records, and calculating payrolls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll processing and compile confidential payroll data such as hours worked, commissions, taxes, insurance, garnishments, and other deductions
• Compute wages and deductions and post to payroll records
• Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries
• Promote employee awareness of company benefits and policies
• Produce ad hoc and monthly payroll reports
• Prepare journal entries
• Manage tax filing and maintenance, including registering for new tax jurisdictions
• Update payroll system with tax jurisdiction changes

Requirements

• Proven experience in a payroll position within a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of wage and tax laws
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills
• Ability to perform work effectively with minimal supervision
• Experience with UKG Pro payroll software is a plus
• Global payroll experience (Australia, Canada, UK) is a plus

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• 3 to 5 years of payroll experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience/training

Other Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Efficient at writing routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $20.28 - $27.87 USD per hour (based on national market data; may vary by experience and location)

Benefits for eligible U.S. employees include:

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) and Milk Stork program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Well-being and employee assistance programs

Location

• United States (applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available)

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws. Applicants needing accommodations during the application or interview process should request assistance.

All applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.