Multi-State Payroll Specialist

Clear Destination Inc.; Columbia Township, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MFA Oil Company is seeking a Payroll Administrator to accurately process weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and off-cycle payrolls across multiple states. The role requires auditing time records, updating HRIS records and ensuring timely, compliant payroll actions while providing excellent service to employees and managers.

Responsibilities include validating complex payroll components, handling wage attachments, and generating payroll-related reports, while maintaining strict confidentiality and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of work experience in accounting, human resources or a related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Mathematical skills with basic calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Fluency in English; ability to communicate with customers, coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and off-cycle payrolls across multiple entities and tax IDs.
• Audit time records and leave requests for accuracy and compliance.
• Review and update employee job, pay, benefit and time record changes.
• Apply benefit payments to arrearages for employees on leave.
• Validate payroll elections in HRIS and reconcile payroll data.
• Verify calculations for commissions, shift differentials, bonuses and overtime.
• Process wage attachments and communicate with third-party creditors.
• Reconcile payroll prior to committing with HRIS and generate reports.
• Handle off-cycle payments and adjustments as needed.
• Respond to payroll questions from employees and external parties with good service.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain payroll documentation and assist with HRIS testing and updates.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

HRIS/HCM software

Job description

MFA Oil Company is seeking a Payroll Administrator to accurately process weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and off-cycle payrolls across multiple states. The role requires auditing time records, updating HRIS records and ensuring timely, compliant payroll actions while providing excellent service to employees and managers.

Responsibilities include validating complex payroll components, handling wage attachments, and generating payroll-related reports, while maintaining strict confidentiality and