Payroll Specialist

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The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. This role requires strong technical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage moderately complex payroll tasks with minimal supervision. The position partners with HR, Finance, and department leaders to maintain payroll data integrity and support process improvements.

• Process full-cycle payroll on a regular schedule, including verifying hours, reviewing timekeeping data, and ensuring accurate wage calculations.
• Maintain and audit payroll records, including employee changes, tax updates, benefits deductions, and direct deposit information.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, collaborating with managers and employees to correct errors.
• Calculate and process special payments such as bonuses, incentives, shift premiums, and retroactive adjustments.
• Perform administrative tasks, including sorting and scanning mail and completing daily reports and audits (terminations, garnishment refunds).
• Serve as first point of contact, monitoring the payroll email inbox and answering incoming phone calls.
• Generate and reconcile payroll reports for internal stakeholders and month-end processing.
• Assist with garnishments, tax with holdings, benefit deductions, and other statutory requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries with a strong customer service approach, escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Support quarterly and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation, audits, and data validation.

Education and

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  
  2–5 years of payroll processing experience required; multi-state payroll experience preferred.

• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paycom, Ceridian, Workday, SAP/ECP).
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas).

• Solid understanding of payroll regulations (FLSA, tax rules, garnishments).
• Familiarity with benefit deductions, timekeeping systems, and general accounting principles.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.

• Accuracy & Critical Thinking
• Communication & Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Confidentiality & Professionalism
• Process Improvement Mindset

• Standard in office policy.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines during payroll cycles and year‑end periods. Overtime is sometimes required.

Disclaimer:
This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or physical abilities required. Team members may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All regular Will Scot positions offer a generous benefits package to help our employees and their families Be Well. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off (including Company holidays), tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan with company match, and more! More information about benefits may be foundhere. Many positions also have variable pay opportunities including commission, bonus, performance rewards, or other incentive programs.

This posting is for a(n) Existing Position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.