Payroll Specialist

Kirby Risk Corporation; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision 보험

Life insurance & EAP

401(k) with company match & Profit Sh

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Kirby Risk Corporation in Lafayette, IN is seeking an On-Site Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing, compliance, and reporting. The role supports employee services with confidential handling of payroll data and interactions with the Dayforce HRIS.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in payroll/HR, experience with payroll software, strong Excel skills, and an ability to balance multiple tasks while maintaining data integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll and/or HR experience in a multi-state environment.
• Experience using payroll software.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and approve payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process payroll entries, time records, and adjustments within deadlines.
• Maintain payroll records in line with federal/state/local requirements.
• Prepare, review, and analyze HRIS payroll reports for audits and decisions.
• Coordinate payroll and tax reporting activities and respond to requests.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

On-Site Payroll Specialist – Lafayette, IN

Do you excel at ensuring payroll is accurate, timely, and compliant? Are you driven to identify efficiencies and improve payroll processes? Do you enjoy working with data, reporting, and HR systems to support business success? Can you provide exceptional service while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance?

If so, we want you on our team!

At Kirby Risk, our Employee Services team plays a vital role in supporting our people, processes, and business operations through accurate payroll administration, regulatory compliance, and exceptional employee support.

What You’ll Do as a Payroll Specialist

In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compliance with federal and state requirements, and optimizing payroll processes and reporting to support organizational success.

You’ll:

• Review, validate, and approve payroll transactions, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and direct deposit information, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process payroll entries, time records, and applicable adjustments, ensuring payroll is balanced and transmitted within established deadlines.
• Secure, maintain, and update required payroll and personnel records in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements, including employment eligibility documentation such as I-9 forms.
• Review payroll and employment‑related documentation for alignment with company policies, applicable laws, and federal and state compliance standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements and apply related guidance to payroll processing and compliance activities.
• Coordinate payroll and tax reporting activities to support accurate recording, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare, review, and analyze reports generated from the HRIS system to support payroll administration, audits, and business decision‑making.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Dayforce to monitor system performance, troubleshoot payroll‑related issues, and support process improvements.
• Respond to internal and external requests for payroll or employment‑related information, as appropriate and in accordance with confidentiality and compliance requirements.
• Represent Kirby Risk with professionalism in every customer and vendor interaction.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 3+ years of payroll and/or Human Resources experience with a medium to large, multi‑state employer.
• 3+ years of experience using payroll software.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, whether in person or over the phone.
• Strong payroll balancing and account reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, planning, multitasking, and follow‑through skills.
• Excel proficiency required (VLOOKUPs and PivotTables).
• Strong computer aptitude and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Credible, responsive, and collaborative team player.
• Demonstrates adaptability and openness to learning.
• Commitment to continuous growth and professional development.

What to Expect in This Role

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and adapt to varied work environments
• Ability to climb staircases
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Talk or hear, both in‑person and by telephone
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., with overtime as business needs and payroll deadlines require.

Why Kirby Risk?

Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard‑working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.

When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a company where you can build a career.

Benefits That Work for You

We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:

• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship

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