Payroll Specialist

Camaco; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco in Columbus, Nebraska is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to process payroll for a large hourly workforce in a manufacturing setting. You will work with timekeeping data, ensure accurate inputs in Workday, and maintain confidentiality.

The role collaborates with HR, Finance, and operations to resolve pay issues, perform reconciliations, and support compliance with wage and hour laws. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience using Workday for payroll or related HR/payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for 700+ hourly employees.
• Review timekeeping data, attendance, overtime, and pay adjustments for accuracy.
• Enter and maintain payroll information in Workday.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries promptly.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance and operations to ensure accurate inputs.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and follow controls.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and process improvements.
• Stay current on payroll procedures and wage-and-hour requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Workday

Manufacturing payroll

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Communication

Tools

Workday Payroll System

Job description

Payroll Specialist### Payroll SpecialistApply: Columbus Manufacturing: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100182Location: Columbus, NebraskaCompany: CamacoEmployment Type: Full-timePosition SummaryCamaco is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to process accurate, timely payroll for more than 700 hourly employees in a manufacturing environment. This role works with timekeeping records, payroll systems, and internal teams to resolve pay issues and support compliance with company policies and applicable requirements.Key Responsibilities• Process end-to-end payroll for more than 700 hourly manufacturing employees.• Review timekeeping data, attendance, shift differentials, overtime, and other pay adjustments for accuracy.• Enter and maintain payroll information in Workday.• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly.• Coordinate with Human Resources, Finance, and manufacturing operations to ensure accurate payroll inputs.• Maintain confidential payroll records and follow established controls and procedures.• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.• Stay current on payroll procedures and applicable wage-and-hour requirements.Qualifications• At least 2 years of payroll processing experience.• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.• At least 2 years of experience using Workday for payroll or related HR/payroll processes.• Experience processing hourly payroll for a large employee population preferred.• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.• Proficiency with spreadsheets and payroll reporting.Preferred Qualifications• Experience supporting payroll for 700 or more employees.• Familiarity with multiple shifts, overtime calculations, and manufacturing timekeeping practices.• Experience assisting with payroll audits and process improvements.