Payroll Specialist

Sabel Steel; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) matching

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sabel Steel in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the payroll system and ensure accurate, timely compensation for all employees.

The role requires strong attention to detail and confidentiality, with experience using payroll software (e.g., Payforce) and MS Office.

A Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and previous payroll experience are preferred; the position offers healthcare, retirement benefits, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience.
• Experience as payroll specialist or payroll manager.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and accounting fundamentals.
• Proficient in MS Office and payroll software (e.g., Payforce).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Collect and verify timekeeping data for all employees.
• Calculate pay including overtime, vacations, and other deductions.
• Issue paychecks and manage direct deposits and withholdings.
• Prepare payroll reports of earnings, taxes, deductions, and leaves.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll laws.
• Assist payroll accounting and reporting activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Payforce

MS Office

Job description

Sabel Steel is seeking to hire a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist. The primary function of the Payroll Specialist role is to manage our company’s payroll system efficiently and to ensure our employees are compensated correctly and promptly.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting and verifying timekeeping information for all employees in the designated system.
• Calculating pay according to hours worked incorporating overtime, vacations, sick leaves, and other factors.
• Issuing and distributing paychecks, managing direct deposits, benefits withholding, payroll deductions, garnishments and levies, flexible spending accounts, federal and state payroll tax deposits and returns, new hire reports, federal payroll summaries, W-2s, wage and hour law compliance, and other payroll-related operations.
• Preparing and submitting reports on payroll with summary of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and non-taxable wages on a regular interval.
• Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Addressing employee's pay-related concerns and providing accurate payroll information.
• Assisting in payroll accounting, transactions, and reporting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a payroll specialist or payroll manager.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and good knowledge of relevant software (e.g., Payforce).
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality.
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional certification (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage: Sabel Steel offers excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options for payroll specialists.
• Retirement savings: Our company provides a 401(k) plan with company matching to help secure your financial future.
• Professional development: Sabel Steel supports professional growth and learning by offering a range of development programs and learning opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Flexible work schedules, paid time off, and support for family obligations reflect Sabel Steel's commitment to the well-being of our employees.

In conclusion, the Payroll Specialist is a vital asset to Sabel Steel, as the role stands at the intersection of our Human Resources and Finance departments. Ensuring accurate and timely remuneration is a key aspect of maintaining a motivated and satisfied workforce, which directly contributes to our company's success.