Payroll Specialist

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX after

401K with company match

120 hours of PTO starting day one

Career growth & talent development

20% Associate discount on purchases

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll production and tax-related tasks. You will handle data entry, document management, and accuracy checks with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and timeliness.

The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and experience with HRIS/payroll systems. This position supports stores and internal departments while maintaining payroll integrity.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with associates, store leadership, internal departments, vendors, and management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, prepare, and input payroll data (entering new hire, audit and update job changes, and termination information).
• File and maintain employee payroll paperwork in accordance with department procedures.
• Ensure accuracy of data by comparing data entered with source documents.
• Review information from time clocks for completeness and accuracy.
• Contact stores to assist with discrepancies found in their paperwork or time clock reports.
• Create internal management reports as necessary.
• Manage UKG Pro cases for payroll issues (tax overpayments, refunds, processing errors).
• Maintain confidentiality and follow corporate policies to safeguard payroll information.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

UKG Pro

UKG Ready

DocStar

Job description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude! : (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.


• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?


• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.


• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.


• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?


• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage after 30 days of employment.


• 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment


• 120 hours of PTO that start accruing on day one


• Strong career growth & talent development culture


• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.


• Vast array of voluntary benefits

Position Overview

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for obtaining information for payroll production and tax related issues to keep accurate records of Associates. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, organization, and the ability to support payroll operations in a timely and accurate manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze, prepare, and input payroll data (entering new hire, audit and update job changes, and termination information)


• File and maintain employee payroll paperwork in accordance with department procedures.


• Ensure accuracy of data by comparing data entered with source documents.


• Review information accessed from time clocks for completeness and accuracy.


• Contact stores on a regular basis to assist with any discrepancies found in their paperwork or time clock reports.


• Create internal management reports as necessary.


• Manage & create cases with UKG Pro for payroll issues that may arise. This includes, but is not limited to, tax overpayments and/or refunds and processing errors.


• File and maintain employee payroll paperwork in accordance with department procedures.


• Maintain confidentiality and follow corporate policies and procedures to safeguard associate and payroll information.


• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.


• Prior administrative, payroll, or office support experience preferred.


• Experience with UKG Pro, UKG Ready, DocStar, or similar HRIS, payroll, or document management systems preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with associates, store leadership, internal departments, vendors, and management.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll and associate information with discretion.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.


• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.


• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.