Payroll & Benefits Specialist

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

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll in a multi-shift manufacturing environment. This role ensures payroll compliance, conducts audits, maintains data integrity within ADP Workforce Now, and serves as the primary point of contact for payroll-related matters. Limited HR administrative support may be required, primarily related to payroll and benefits upkeep..

Duties and responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including shift differentials, overtime, bonuses, and special earnings.
• Review and audit timecards for accuracy and compliance with federal and state wage laws.
• Validate payroll changes including pay rate adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and tax updates.
• Maintain and reconcile payroll
• Conduct routine payroll audits and identify discrepancies; recommend and implement corrective action.
• Generate payroll reports and support leadership with payroll 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 strict confidentiality of payroll information.
• Maintain employee payroll records within HRIS.
• Maintain I-9 documentation and payroll-related compliance records.
• Assist with workers’ compensation and leave tracking documentation as it relates to payroll.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of professional payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now & Timeworks (Payroll, Time & Attendance, Benefits, and Reporting modules) preferred.
• Experience working in a 24/7, multi-shift manufacturing environment (500+ employee workforce) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour compliance, overtime calculations, and payroll tax fundamentals.
• Experience processing complex garnishments and benefit deductions.

Experience & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) for payroll reconciliation and reporting.
• Strong auditing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• High level of integrity, professional discretion, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, and at times stressful environment.

Working conditions

• Must be able to work any and all shifts as directed.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be an avid Safety Champion and adhere to all safety programs and procedures.

Physical requirements

• Must wear non-slip, safety-resistant work shoes.
• Participation in mandatory pre-shift stretches and exercises.
• Proper use of required PPE, including hairnets, beard nets (if needed), and safety gloves.
• Must wear all required PPE when working with equipment or chemicals that require personal protection.
• Physical ability to: stand, sit at a desk, walk around the facility, lift/carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, reach, kneel, crawl, and twist.
• Must possess the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates and others using professional etiquette.

Direct reports

• None

CandyCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.