Accounting Payroll Specialist

Johnson Health Tech North America - Cottage Grove, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Cottage Grove, WI

1,001-5,000 employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Johnson Health Tech North America Inc. plays a crucial role in administering the payroll function for the company, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees. This position is part of a Shared Services model that supports various business units, leveraging resources across the organization. The role requires collaboration with finance and human resources to maintain compliance with payroll guidelines and address employee inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Processes employee payroll information (timesheets, deduction authorizations, etc.) and ensures accurate and timely payment to employees for each payroll period.
• Ensures status changes and audits of time records are accurate and resolves any discrepancies.
• Files required documents and reports according to company and state and federal payroll guidelines (i.e. W-2s, garnishments, etc.).
• Analyzes and responds to inquiries and concerns from employees regarding paycheck questions, involving other resources/staff as needed.
• Processes garnishments and communicates garnishment information to all parties.
• Keeps current with HR payroll policies and public policy changes affecting payroll rules and guidelines.
• Builds professional Excel reports from payroll reporting software.
• Responsible for answering employee questions in a timely manner.
• Ensures that rules and regulations concerning confidentiality, privacy, and retention are followed.
• Performs other projects as needed.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience with processing payroll for a multi-state employer.
• Experience with computerized payroll systems and HRIS systems; Paylocity experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal pay and taxation regulations.
• Knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices, and procedures required.
• Prior general accounting experience is a plus.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including work with pivot tables and v-lookups required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and providing a high level of customer service.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP) is preferred.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Product discounts
• Wellness programs