Payroll Specialist

Rollins; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwest Exterminating in Marietta, GA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll for all teammates. You will partner with Human Resources to maintain data integrity, stay compliant with payroll regulations, and support audits.

Starting hourly rate $21–$24, local to Marietta, GA, with a focus on accuracy and customer service. Responsibilities include processing payroll, reviewing data, maintaining records, answering payroll inquiries, and supporting W-2 year-end

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll practices, taxes, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review payroll data including hours worked, pay adjustments, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll and HR systems.
• Respond to teammates’ payroll questions with professionalism, empathy, and excellent customer service.
• Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end processes, including W-2 preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and enhance team member experience.
• Stay current on payroll laws and compliance requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll systems

HRIS

Excel

Office applications

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication

Tools

UKG

Job description

Overview

Ready for your next career opportunity? Look no further, The Mouse is looking to hire you!

We're looking for a detail-loving, people-focused Payroll Specialist to help ensure our teammates are paid accurately and on time. If you enjoy solving problems, working with numbers, and providing great customer service, we'd love to meet you.

In this role, you'll be a key partner to teammates and the Human Resources team, helping deliver a smooth payroll experience while ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and company policies. You'll join a collaborative team that values accuracy, continuous improvement, and supporting one another's success.

Starting hourly rate $21-$24

Must be local to the Marietta, GA location

Responsibilities

With Northwest, not only do you experience a fun work environment but also one that cares about your growth and goals. Come explore what extraordinary career is waiting for you with The Mouse! Benefits including a 401(k) with a company match. But it’s more than that. It’s serving our communities. It’s having your teammates’ backs. It’s going above and beyond and making a difference. We step in and step up when people have problems they can’t fix, and they need the pros. We crush their pest problems and lift their spirits.
Back to you. Are you a hard worker? Can you follow direction, handle stress, and multitask? Are you organized, friendly, and motivated to succeed? That’s a great place to start.

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review payroll data including hours worked, pay adjustments, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll and HR systems.
• Respond to teammates’ payroll questions with professionalism, empathy, and excellent customer service.
• Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end processes, including W-2 preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and enhance team member experience.
• Stay current on payroll laws and compliance requirements.

What We Expect from You

• Adhere to the NORTHWEST WAY upholding the highest standards of professionalism and customer care.
• As a Northwest teammate, you’ll act as a brand ambassador—representing our values and image with every customer interaction.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A culture that values work-life balance, respect, and inclusion

Why Choose Northwest Exterminating?

You’ve seen our iconic "Mouse" on billboards and trucks around town — now, you can be a part of the team! Competitive compensation, benefits, and top-tier training are just the beginning of your career with Northwest. With over 70 years of experience and continuous growth across the Southeast, we offer a stable work environment to advance your career. Recognized as one of Atlanta’s Top Workplaces, Northwest’s family-oriented culture ensures you feel welcome and supported. Come join us in creating extraordinary opportunities for yourself!

Qualifications

What Success Looks Like

You're someone who takes pride in getting the details right, enjoys helping others, and can be counted on to meet deadlines. You'll thrive in this role if you're proactive, adaptable, and committed to creating a positive experience for every employee.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll practices, taxes, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards FPC or CPP certification.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Experience with UKG a big plus! but not necessary

Northwest is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Employer