Payroll Specialist

Gateway Group Personnel; Memphis (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing firm in Texas is seeking a payroll specialist to assist with full-cycle payroll processing in a manufacturing setting. The role involves supporting the Payroll Supervisor and maintaining payroll records in compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with ADP Payroll Systems, familiarity with Accounts Payable, and strong organizational skills to meet strict deadlines. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ADP Payroll Systems (Workforce Now).
• Experience with full-cycle payroll, including timekeeping and tax withholdings.
• Prior payroll experience in a manufacturing or high-volume environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle payroll processing in a manufacturing environment.
• Serve as the primary support to the Payroll Supervisor.
• Support Accounts Payable functions, including invoice processing and vendor payments.

Skills

ADP Payroll Systems experience

Full-cycle payroll knowledge

Accounts Payable familiarity

Payroll compliance understanding

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Tools

ADP Payroll Systems

HRIS systems

Financial software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle payroll processing in a manufacturing environment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Serve as the primary support to the Payroll Supervisor, assisting with daily payroll operations, audits, reconciliations, and special payroll projects
• Support Accounts Payable (AP) functions, including invoice processing, vendor payments, expense verification, and payment reconciliation
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with internal controls, and company policies

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ADP Payroll Systems (Workforce Now)
• Experience with full-cycle payroll, including timekeeping, wage calculations, tax withholdings, and payroll reporting
• Prior payroll experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or high-volume environment preferred
• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable, invoice processing, and vendor management
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, labor laws, and confidential data handling
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, HRIS systems, and financial software
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines