Payroll Specialist

Hydrite - Brookfield, WI

Full-time

Brookfield, WI

About the position

The Payroll Specialist position at Hydrite is primarily responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll and related activities. This role also supports the HR function by managing various HRIS and payroll-related processes, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and maintaining accurate payroll records.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processes, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining accurate payroll records
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of multi-state payroll for the United States
• Process approved manual checks when necessary for employees
• Research and troubleshoot UKG system payroll issues
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll journal entries and monthly T&E journal entries for finance department
• Remain current on statutory or regulatory laws related to payroll and taxes
• Audit/Analyze/Improve the payroll process
• Act as company time and attendance administrator
• Possess working knowledge of company policies related to payroll and time & attendance and ensure they are followed
• Support employees, managers, and Human Resources team members on wage and hour laws, compliance, and internal & external policy changes
• Manage company offboarding process
• Manage tuition reimbursement and employee referral payout processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (or 3 additional years of payroll experience in lieu of a degree) required
• At least 3 years of work experience in payroll processing required
• HCM and payroll systems experience required; UKG experience a plus
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Word and Excel required; demonstrated payroll software knowledge strongly preferred
• Possess good analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to time manage and maintain the ability to work well with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential documents and information
• Self-motivated individual that requires minimal supervision
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good presentation skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Adoption assistance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Legal services insurance
• Scholarship awards for children of employees
• Free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach