Payroll Analyst & Data Specialist

Progress Rail Services Corp.; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Education Assistance

Paid Vacation/Holidays/PTO

Job summary

Progress Rail Services Corp. seeks a Payroll Assistant to support the payroll team across US facilities. You will handle data entry, direct deposit changes, garnishments, and W-2 processing while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include processing time records, reporting, and answering routine questions, with escalation for complex issues to senior Payroll staff. A high school diploma is required; associate/bachelor degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and payroll data entry.
• Excellent math and analytical skills; confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll files and documentation for multiple facilities.
• Assist with payroll processing, garnishments, and tax levies.
• Answer routine payroll questions and refer complex issues to senior staff.
• Process time records and compile payroll data for reports.
• Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliant procedures.

Skills

Payroll laws

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

PeopleSoft

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Progress Rail Services Corp. seeks a Payroll Assistant to support the payroll team across US facilities. You will handle data entry, direct deposit changes, garnishments, and W-2 processing while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include processing time records, reporting, and answering routine questions, with escalation for complex issues to senior Payroll staff. A high school diploma is required; associate/bachelor degrees preferred.