Payroll Specialist

SGB-SMIT USA; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

401k with match

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

SGB-SMIT USA is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage regular payroll cycles in a manufacturing environment. You will review timekeeping, process pay elements, and maintain accurate HRIS records while coordinating with HR and Finance to ensure compliance.

The role emphasizes data integrity, timely responses to employee inquiries, and adherence to payroll deadlines. Join a legacy company with global presence and ongoing energy-transition projects.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or business or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office.
• HRIS knowledge, Paylocity, UKG or Paychex preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ payroll experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Process multiple regular payroll cycles accurately and on schedule.
• Review and validate timekeeping data, pay changes, bonuses, deductions and inputs.
• Maintain employee records in the payroll system and HRIS.
• Administer payroll deductions, wage garnishments, and tax withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll registers and support corrections before finalization.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports and assist month-/quarter-/year-end activities.
• Respond to employee payroll questions timely and confidentially.

Skills

HRIS knowledge

ERP experience

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or business

Tools

Paylocity

UKG

Paychex

Job description

Transform with us the future of energy

SGB-SMIT USA is a division of SGB-SMIT Group an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia and America. With reliable transformer technology, the company actively supports the global energy transition in areas such as renewable energy, industry and urban energy infrastructure. As a key link between power generation, transmission and distribution, SGB-SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast-resin transformers and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications and e-mobility. These products ensure efficient, stable and secure energy flows worldwide. With more than 3,800 employees worldwide, the SGB-SMIT Group stands for quality, innovation and sustainability and offers a stable environment to work on technologies that shape the energy systems of the future.

What sets the SGB-SMIT USA apart

• Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition
• Short decision-making processes and direct cooperation
• Stable, growing company with long-term prospects

Your benefits at SGB-SMIT USA

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
• 401k with match
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account

Your tasks

• Process multiple regular cycles accurately and on schedule, including hourly, salaried, overtime and shift-related pay elements as applicable.
• Review and validate timekeeping data, pay changes, bonuses, commissions, deductions and other payroll inputs before processing.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the payroll system and HRIS, including new hires, terminations, transfers, job changes, and status updates.
• Administer payroll deductions, wage garnishments, tax withholdings, and benefit-related deductions in coordination with HR and Finance.
• Reconcile payroll registers, identify exceptions and support corrections before payroll is finalized.
• Prepare reoccurring payroll reports and support month-end, quarter-end, year-end payroll activities.
• Respond to employee payroll questions in a timely professional and confidential manner.

Your profile

• Associate's degree in accounting or business and or equivalent work experience.
• HRIS knowledge preferred such as Paylocity, UKG or Paychex.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in payroll, preferably in manufacturing.
• Independent worker with ERP and Microsoft Office Skills.
• Apply now to join a legacy company with innovative solutions and a commitment to your success.

SGB-SMIT USA is an equal Opportunity Employer.

We look forward to receiving your application!