Payroll Specialist

Jewish Community Center of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Community Center of Louisville is seeking a Payroll Specialist to assist with biweekly payroll and HR functions. You will maintain payroll records, manage timekeeping, and coordinate new-hire documentation to support a smooth payroll workflow.

Collaborate with the HR Director, supervisors, and staff to ensure accurate processing and confidentiality of sensitive information while providing responsive payroll and administrative support across the organization.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organization and multitasking capabilities.
• Effective communication with employees and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding for new part-time employees in the iSolved system.
• Ensure completion of new-hire paperwork and required documentation.
• Coordinate background checks and drug screening for prospective employees.
• Create and maintain employee personnel records per procedures.
• Train new employees on timekeeping procedures and system usage.
• Provide HR and accounts payable administrative support.
• Respond to payroll, timesheet, and timekeeping questions from staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in HR/payroll preferred

Tools

iSolved payroll system

Job description

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely administration of biweekly payroll and supporting various Human Resources functions. This position plays an important role in maintaining employee payroll records, managing timekeeping processes, coordinating new-hire documentation, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The Payroll Specialist works closely with the HR Director, supervisors, and employees to provide payroll and administrative support.

New Hire Administration & Onboarding

• Manage the onboarding process for new part-time employees within the iSolved payroll system.

• Ensure receipt of completed and accurate new-hire paperwork and required employment documentation.

• Coordinate criminal background checks and drug screening for prospective employees.

• Create and maintain employee personnel records in accordance with organizational procedures.

• Train and assist new employees with timekeeping procedures and provide guidance on proper system usage.

Human Resources Support

• Provide administrative support to HR and AP.

• Respond to employee and supervisor questions regarding payroll, timesheets, and timekeeping procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and sensitive payroll records.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.