Payroll Associate

The Hillman Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial solutions company in Cincinnati is looking for a Payroll Associate to manage payroll processing for employees. Responsibilities include developing payroll procedures, filing necessary tax paperwork, and ensuring compliance with financial obligations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and up to two years of experience in payroll processing. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position is office-based and requires attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of related experience is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver payroll for domestic payroll groups.
• Develop and implement payroll procedures to ensure timely processing.
• File payroll related tax paperwork.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong teamwork & collaboration skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong external customer service skills

Strong analytical thinking skills

Ability to work under pressure

Computer skills: strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Payroll Associate at The Hillman Group

Job Summary

Own and deliver payroll for domestic payroll groups. Develop and implement payroll procedures to ensure timely processing of payroll and all financial obligations related to the payroll process. File payroll related tax paperwork and answer requests for information from state and federal agencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Review and process payroll adjustment forms.
• Review and accept employee self‑service changes.
• Review and accept compensation/position changes.
• Review timecards for errors and communicate with management to resolve.
• Process benefit corrections and updates.
• Process garnishments:
  • Answer data requests.
  • Add payee to Dayforce.
  • Apply garnishment to employee Dayforce file.
  • Answer debtor information requests.
  • Set up pay cards.
• Process final pay (based on state regulations):
  • Collect final deductions.
  • Payout remaining accruals.
  • Wire/same day pay for California.
• Run and process Concur expense data.
• Process deposit rejections and updates.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED and 0–2 years of related experience.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork & collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong external customer service skills.
• Strong analytical thinking skills.
• Self‑management skills.
• Ability to accept & act on constructive criticism.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast‑moving environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer skills: strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong math skills – able to understand and accurately present numbers.
• Strong personal integrity due to exposure to a wide array of personal information.

Operational Equipment

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Office setting; occasional exposure to shop‑area noise. Functional vision and hearing required. Sedentary.

Safety and Health

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities, including immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

EEO Statement

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.