Payroll Specialist

C&S Wholesale Grocers - Brattleboro, VT

Full-time - Entry Level

Brattleboro, VT

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will assist with payroll service delivery across multiple facility locations, ensuring compliance with payroll policies and procedures. This role involves maintaining records in the company's HCM system, investigating discrepancies, and resolving queries from vendors, customers, and employees. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of payroll information while adhering to internal controls and accounting policies.

Responsibilities

• Verify timekeeping records and consult appropriate parties about any discrepancies.
• Record and verify all relevant payroll data and input prior to processing.
• Review employee tax status and tax authority assignment to ensure correct tax withholding.
• Prepare, review and deliver payroll checks and direct deposit pay slips.
• Respond to assigned ServiceNow cases (HCM ticketing) and communicate as necessary to department management.
• Ensure all activities are executed in compliance with documented payroll policies, procedures and controls.
• Manage all payroll information with full confidentiality.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of work experience in payroll or related field.
• Experience with payroll systems and software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to learn and use complex financial systems and software effectively (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion, Workday).
• Strong communication skills and informal presentation skills.
• Ability to leverage technology to achieve efficient solutions.
• Self-starter with a drive to take ownership.