Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for multi-state payroll administration and will be based out of our New Hampton, IA location. This is a full-time position that reports to the Payroll Manager and has no supervisory responsibility.

For more information regarding this position, contact Candace at 641-229-8107 or Kelby and Kylie at 641-229-8150.

Benefits/Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $1500 Sign-On Bonus
• Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance

• Review electronic, weekly timecards submitted for equipment or job costing issues.
• Work to implement process improvements across the company using current technology available.
• Prepare and process weekly payrolls for all employees in multiple states.
• Learn and keep up to date on tax rules for multiple states and verify correct set-up and withholding
• Verify and process garnishments or child support and communicate with outside sources as needed.
• Maintain fringe information to calculate correct wages for federal jobs.
• Update and maintain confidential employee and payroll files.
• Complete multiple worksites reporting as required.
• Assist with all payroll tax filings.
• Process unemployment claims and decisions.
• Process Accounts Receivable benefit payments.
• Communicate and provide excellent customer service to all internal and external stakeholders in a professional and confidential manner.
• Be prompt and timely for all assigned shifts, schedules, and projects.
• Be aware of and familiar with the Company Handbook.
• Teach, coach, and work with the team in a constructive manner.
• Consistently keep desk area clean and organized to promote professionalism and efficiency.
• Actively participate in any recommended or mandatory training.
• Additional duties as assigned by management, as this job description is non-exhaustive.
• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work (i.e. work outside normal hours).

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• A two-year degree in accounting or equivalent experience required.
• Must possess a solid understanding of multi-state payroll practices.
• PC proficiency (specifically Microsoft applications) required.
• Self-directed and motivated to succeed and exceed expectations.
• Work effectively with employees, managers, and government agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Detail and deadline oriented.
• Excel in both the technical and customer service aspects of payroll.
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal.

• Certified payroll experience.
• Minimum two years of payroll experience.

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders.
• Pushing/Pulling.
• Twisting/Bending.
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing.