Payroll Specialist

Jobot; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a premier Aerospace manufacturing client. You will manage end-to-end payroll for ~550 employees across multiple states and FEINs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and Benefits to resolve payroll issues, process complex transactions, and maintain records. This role offers competitive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of end-to-end payroll experience
• Experience with multi-state and multi-FEIN payroll
• Experience with manufacturing or multi-site payroll
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and deductions
• CPP certification or payroll coursework is a plus

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for ~550 employees across multiple FEINs and states
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Review timekeeping records, adjustments, deductions, and pay data
• Process complex payroll transactions (bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, shifts)
• Maintain employee payroll records (hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, elections)
• Prepare payroll reports and support payroll tax, workers' comp and unemployment activities
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, and IT to resolve issues and improve processes
• Answer employee payroll questions with confidentiality and accuracy

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Regulatory knowledge

ADP experience

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

CPP certification or coursework

Tools

ADP

Job description

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year

Payroll Specialist opportunity in the Aerospace industry!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Zach Allison

A bit about us:

Join a premier Aerospace manufacturing organization as a Payroll Specialist responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across multiple locations. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys solving complex payroll issues and takes pride in delivering an exceptional employee experience. This position is focused on end-to-end payroll administration and compliance.

Why join us?

We have placed 25+ professionals with this organization - great company to grow your career with!

• Multiple comprehensive health, dental, & vision insurance plans
• 401(k) + company match
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• And more!

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for approximately 550 hourly and salaried employees across multiple FEINs and states.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review, reconcile, and audit timekeeping records, payroll adjustments, deductions, and employee pay data.
• Process complex payroll transactions including bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, shift differentials, garnishments, child support, tax levies, and benefit deductions.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, tax elections, direct deposit information, and pay rate updates.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and support payroll tax, workers' compensation, unemployment, retirement, and internal audit activities.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Operations, Benefits, and IT to resolve payroll issues, maintain data integrity, and improve payroll processes.
• Respond to employee payroll questions with professionalism and accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of end-to-end payroll experience supporting multi-state and multi-FEIN payroll environments.
• Experience processing payroll for a manufacturing or multi-site operation, including hourly employees, shift differentials, variable compensation, and attendance incentives, is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, benefit deductions, garnishments, and year-end payroll activities.
• Experience with ADP is a plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field is a plus.
• CPP certification or payroll-related coursework is a plus.

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