HR Payroll Specialist

Shaw Industries - Dalton, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Dalton, GA

10,001+ employees

Textile Product Mills

About the position

The HR Payroll Specialist plays a crucial role in managing time and attendance records, supporting payroll operations, and ensuring compliance with payroll policies and regulations. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while assisting with payroll processing and managing timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical administration of time and attendance systems, including troubleshooting and system updates.
• Assist in testing and implementing new system features or upgrades.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the Time & Attendance system and support its usage across the company.
• Ensure timekeeping data is accurate and aligned with company policies and compliance standards.
• Assist with payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for both weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Generate and file weekly unemployment for all GA eligible locations.
• Support Workday payroll operations for monthly payroll processing.
• Interpret and administer company payroll policies while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Generate and provide timekeeping and payroll reports for internal stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies in timekeeping data in collaboration with supervisors and the payroll team.
• System Setup and Maintenance of various elements in Workforce, including station, policy mapping for imports, shift, model, model filter, employee filter, rotation pattern, selection constraints, and auto-scheduler staffing criteria.
• Troubleshoots Workforce related imports and Integration files for errors.
• Provide support and guidance to employees on payroll inquiries, timekeeping issues, and policies.
• Assist the Time & Attendance Supervisor with special projects related to payroll operations and process improvements.
• Responsible for Filing Partial UI for Georgia Associates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Human Resources, or related field preferred or a minimum of 3 years of payroll experience.
• Proficiency in using workforce management software and systems (e.g., Workforce, Workday).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• 4 years of experience in payroll, HR, or accounting.
• Advanced Excel Skills (Macros, Pivot tables, V-lookup).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.