Payroll Specialist

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Interstate Group - Nampa, ID

Full-time - Mid Level

Nampa, ID

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Interstate Group LLC will play a crucial role in managing payroll functions alongside the HR/Payroll Manager. This position is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll for over 800 employees, while also addressing payroll-related inquiries from staff. The role requires a high level of attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain compliance with government regulations and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Process multiple state biweekly payrolls for 800+ employees, including monthly stipend and bonus payments.
• Enter, maintain, and process information in the payroll system, including 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.
• Proficient with the Mac operating system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of garnishment and unemployment processing.
• HR experience is a plus; schooling in accounting or payroll is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid holidays