Payroll Specialist

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Interstate Group - Nampa, ID

Full-time - Entry Level

Nampa, ID

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will support the HR/Payroll Manager in managing payroll functions for a large organization, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for over 800 employees. This role involves handling various payroll-related tasks, addressing employee inquiries, and maintaining compliance with government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process multiple state biweekly payrolls for 800+ employees, including monthly stipend and bonus payments.
• Enter, maintain, and process payroll information such as hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses, time worked, and deductions.
• Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
• Process payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, and taxes.
• Handle payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Familiarity with processing benefit paperwork and employee onboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and issue physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and process unemployment claims as needed.
• Manage other administrative tasks related to human resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience processing payroll.
• Knowledge of garnishment and unemployment processing.
• Proficient with the Mac operating system.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• HR experience is a plus.
• Schooling in accounting or payroll is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid holidays