Payroll Specialist

SGB-SMIT USA; Louisville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; 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, a division of SGB‑SMIT Group, is seeking a payroll specialist to manage multiple cycles, validate timekeeping data and administer deductions within our manufacturing environment. You will maintain employee records in HRIS and collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll processing.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting or business, 3+ years in payroll, and experience with ERP and MS Office; Paylocity/UKG/Paychex familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or business 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or business

Tools

Paylocity

UKG

Paychex

ERP

Microsoft Office

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

We combine the strength of an international technology company with an employee-oriented corporate culture:

• Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition

• Short decision-making processes and direct cooperation

• Stable, growing company with long‑term prospects

Your contribution counts – both professionally and personally.

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.

If you value a dynamic, growing, and intercultural environment and enjoy hands-on work, then become part of the SGB-SMIT USA - transform with us the future of energy.

SGB-SMIT USA is an equal Opportunity Employer.

We look forward to receiving your application!