Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team. The Payroll Specialist will play an important role as a member of our payroll team. This team is responsible for maintaining payroll systems, processing paychecks, and communicating with management and employees. Further, this role will develop and apply a wealth of specialized knowledge to administer and reconcile benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify time and attendance information and contribute to payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal and state laws
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee records
• Calculate multiple multi-state payrolls, taxes, deductions, and ensure supporting records are up to date
• Audit employee changes and time off activity
• Investigate questions and resolve discrepancies when necessary
• Administer benefit setup in the ADP system including open enrollment, work- and life- events
• Reconcile benefit invoices and associated payroll deductions

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Strong computer skills with experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Accuracy and attention to detail with an aptitude for numbers and quantitative reasoning
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now
• Sound decision-making skills and maturity
• Must maintain confidentiality, professionalism and respect for the privacy of employee records
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Must be able to work as a team player, take direction from manager and work independently on self-directed projects

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Primarily sitting at a desk with occasional need to stand, walk, and reach for items.
• Fine motor skills for typing on a keyboard and using a mouse.
• Ability to lift and carry light objects (up to 25 pounds) occasionally.
• Repetitive hand movements due to keyboard use.
• Visual acuity for close work with computer screens.
• Indoor office setting with controlled temperature and lighting.
• Moderate noise level from office equipment and conversations.
• Exposure to computer screens for extended periods.
• Potentially occasional exposure to dust and allergens from paper documents.

Work Environment

This position operates in both office and manufacturing floor environments. Exposure to noise, machinery, temperature variation, and industrial conditions may occur when accessing plant areas.

Momentum Manufacturing complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the application or employment process should notify Human Resources.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds
• Ability to access production areas when necessary

Momentum Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify the role as business needs evolve.