Payroll Coordinator

Petersen Incorporated; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4x10 work schedule

Bonuses (quarterly)

Referral bonuses

Wellness program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

On the job training

Training reimbursement

Employee engagement activities

Community events

Job summary

Petersen is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage weekly payroll processing and related records in our Ogden, Utah location. You will ensure accuracy, tax compliance, and timely payroll for all employees while collaborating with HR and finance teams.

Join a team-focused environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for process improvements. Prior experience with payroll systems and strong data handling skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and tax regulations.
• Ability to accurately enter and maintain employee payroll data.
• Strong analytical skills to reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills to explain payroll issues to employees.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll-related software.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of weekly employee payroll.
• Verify and reconcile payroll data for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll with excellent customer service.
• Coordinate with HR to maintain payroll-related records (new hires, status changes, terminations).
• Prepare payroll reports for management and finance.
• Stay updated on payroll regulations and best practices; suggest improvements.
• Review and audit year-end W-2s.
• Perform monthly payroll liability reconciliations.
• Provide backup support to other roles as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax laws

HRIS

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Communication

Data entry

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

HRIS software

Job description

Job Posting Title: Payroll Coordinator

Join Our Team!

At Petersen our team members are not just employees, they are members of the Petersen/Precinmac community. We recognize that a company is only as good as its team members and ours are incredible!

Petersen offers a competitive benefits package which includes 4x10 work schedule and food market breakrooms. Competitive wage, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses for selected positions. wellness program, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401k with employer match. Paid time off, and holiday pay. On the job training programs and training reimbursement. We also offer multiple employee engagement activities and community events.

Job Description:

The Payroll Coordinator manages employee compensation, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of weekly employee payroll
• Verify and reconcile payroll data to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and provide exceptional customer service
• Coordinates with HR to maintain employee records related to payroll, including new hire paperwork, status changes, and termination documentation
• Prepare payroll reports for management and finance department
• Stay up to date on payroll regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and recommend process improvements
• Review and Audit year end W2's
• Monthly payroll liability reconciliations
• Backup and support other roles as needed

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll processing and tax laws
• Ability to accurately enter and maintain employee data in payroll systems
• Strong analytical skills to reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent communication skills to explain payroll-related issues to employees
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll-related software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive employee information
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of payroll processing
• Flexibility to adapt to changing regulations and policies related to payroll

Requirements:

• Payroll processing & time keeping experience
• Familiarity with Excel and other Microsoft Application

Petersen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affir​mative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.