Manufacturing Payroll Specialist — Compliance & Insights

Candyco-LLC; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CandyCo in Utah seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll in a multi‑shift manufacturing environment. You will ensure payroll compliance, audit timecards, and maintain data integrity in ADP Workforce Now.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of payroll experience; ADP/Timeworks exposure is a plus. You’ll support HR with benefits and year‑end activities while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on ADP Workforce Now & Timeworks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review and audit timecards for accuracy and compliance.
• Validate payroll changes including deductions and tax updates.
• Maintain and reconcile payroll records.
• Conduct routine payroll audits and address discrepancies.
• Generate payroll reports and support data analysis.
• Ensure accurate processing of benefit deductions and tax withholdings.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and timely.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 reconciliation.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
• Maintain HRIS employee payroll records.
• Maintain I-9 documentation and payroll compliance.
• Assist with workers’ compensation and leave tracking as it relates to payroll.

Skills

Payroll processing

Auditing

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Timeworks

Job description

CandyCo in Utah seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll in a multi‑shift manufacturing environment. You will ensure payroll compliance, audit timecards, and maintain data integrity in ADP Workforce Now.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of payroll experience; ADP/Timeworks exposure is a plus. You’ll support HR with benefits and year‑end activities while maintaining strict confidentiality.