Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

ITOCHU Building Products is the largest and leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of fencing products in North America. The company is comprised of Master Halco, Alta Forest Products, Daiken North America, and US Premier Tube Mills.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for payroll processing for multiple locations in the United States and Canada. This includes working directly with the third‑party vendor to ensure accurate and timely payroll distributions, maintenance of all team member payroll records, oversight of payroll tax deposits and filings, and reconciliation of payroll taxes and other payroll deductions through HRIS/payroll system.

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits programs
• 401K retirement savings program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company Discounts
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Donation match program
• Dallas Hybrid schedule:
  Onsite Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Virtual Tuesday and Friday. Remote acceptable

• Administer the Company’s payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now ensuring accurate and timely payroll distribution, maintenance of payroll records including payroll tax filings, submitted time records, payroll changes, etc.
• Assists in the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures to ensure proper internal controls and efficient processes.
• Ensure compliance with country, federal, state, and local tax laws, including multi‑jurisdictional payroll processing for US and Canada employee populations.
• Audit payroll transactions for accuracy, including wages, tax with holdings, deductions, garnishments, and benefit contributions.
• Manage preparation of relevant management reports related to payroll to various departments, third party vendors and auditors.
• Work in unison with the Payroll Manager to ensure ad‑hoc reporting and monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting requests are prepared accurately and distributed efficiently.
• Effectively communicate payroll procedures and deadlines to all departments and field offices.
• Provides exceptional customer service to HR, employees, managers, and vendors answering questions in a timely manner and resolving issues related to Payroll.
• Identify and communicate process improvements as identified in the normal performance of daily functional activities.

• Associate’s degree OR combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of Payroll experience
• Working knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures
• Advanced ADP Workforce Now (WFN) knowledge for payroll processing, compliance, and reporting
• Proven experience with creating and modifying ADP reports
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  MS Office, Word, Excel and Power Point
• CPP preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Strong customer support experience
• Proven collaboration skills in working with internal team, Finance and Operations
• Strong attention to detail, Exceptional organizational, time management, and multi‑tasking skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Work Environment:
Office Environment and/or Remote (Hybrid)

Physical Demands:
This job requires the ability to sit, stand, lift and/or move.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
Monday through Friday 8 hours a day; at times more than 8 hours.

Travel:
Minimal.