Payroll Specialist

PSC Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PSC Group in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll transactions and verify time entries for our diverse workforce.

You will review employee data for accurate payments, respond to payroll inquiries, and assist with tax and benefit deductions while maintaining compliant documentation. This role supports audits and keeps payroll records up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll and verifying time entries.
• Ability to respond to employee payroll inquiries.
• Familiarity with payroll tax and benefit deductions.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions and verify time entries.
• Review employee data for accurate payments.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues.
• Assist with tax and benefit deductions.
• Maintain payroll documentation and compliance records.
• Support audits and reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Time entry verification

Employee inquiries handling

Tax & benefit deductions

Payroll documentation

Audits & reconciliations

Administrative support

Job description

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Processes payroll transactions and verifies time entries
• Reviews employee data and ensures accurate payment calculations
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues
• Assists with tax and benefit deductions
• Maintains payroll documentation and compliance records
• Supports audits and reconciliations as assigned
• Completes any other duties that may be assigned to complete the job

Why join the PSC team?

• Since 1952, PSC Group has had a strong reputation for quality service, safety, environmental protection, and taking care of our employees.
• We are a leader in product handling and site logistics for refineries, chemical producers, and marine transportation providers.
• The work we do makes a huge impact in our nation's economy. Check out our videos at PSC Group - Career Videos to learn more.
• Check out our online newsletter 'The Connection' which contains articles about our work groups, recognition events, and achievements of our employees and their family members at PSC Group - Newsletter.
• Our Core Values serve as the foundation for all we do—how we conduct our business, serve our customers, and treat members of our PSC family. Learn more at PSC Group - Core Values.

Employee Benefits

• Medical insurance options with the company paying a large portion of the premiums, including affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan to help employees save money for retirement
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits (varies by work group)
• Incentives, discounts, and bonuses
• Industry-leading training and development programs
• Enjoy financial flexibility with On-Demand Pay through Dayforce, giving you access to earned wages before payday.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The above job description does not reflect all essential job functions or physical requirements.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PSC Group, formerly known as Petroleum Service Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.