Payroll Specialist

CFS; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Morgantown, WV is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to own full-cycle payroll processing across two companies. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll reporting while supporting timekeeping and union administration.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with multi-company payroll in a manufacturing/industrial setting. Union payroll experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with full-cycle payroll processing for multiple companies.
• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience preferred; union payroll experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with timekeeping systems and MS Excel.
• ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for two companies, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update for hires, terminations, deductions, and changes.
• Administer payroll deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments; reconcile accounts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll taxes and reporting; prepare related documents.
• Prepare payroll reports and respond to payroll-related inquiries; support audits.
• Manage W-2 processing and regulatory reporting; monitor compliance with payroll requirements.
• Oversee timekeeping systems and union payroll administration; participate in process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Multi-company payroll

Union payroll experience

Manufacturing/industrial experience

Timekeeping systems experience

Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Morgantown, WV

$55,000- $65,000

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team and take ownership of payroll processing and administration across two companies. This position will manage full-cycle payroll, ensure compliance with payroll tax and regulatory requirements, support timekeeping and union administration, and provide accurate payroll reporting.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and experience working with multi-company payroll. Manufacturing or industrial experience is preferred, with union payroll experience strongly preferred.

Overview Of The Payroll Specialist Role

Payroll Processing & Employee Maintenance – 50%

• Process full-cycle payroll for two companies, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Maintain employee payroll records and make necessary updates related to new hires, terminations, deductions, and changes.
• Administer payroll-related employee maintenance and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Process payroll adjustments, garnishments, and other payroll deductions.
• Reconcile payroll and related accounts to ensure accuracy.

Compliance, Taxes, Audits & Reporting – 30%

• Administer payroll taxes and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and maintain payroll-related reports and documentation.
• Support payroll audits and respond to payroll-related inquiries.
• Manage W-2 processing and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with applicable payroll requirements.

Timekeeping, Union Administration & Special Projects – 20%

• Administer time and attendance systems and ensure accurate employee time records.
• Support union payroll administration and interpret/apply union contract requirements.
• Assist with payroll reporting and analysis.
• Participate in payroll-related process improvements and special projects.
• Serve as a resource to employees and internal stakeholders regarding payroll and timekeeping questions.

Preferred Qualifications For The Payroll Specialist

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll.
• Multi-company payroll experience required.
• Payroll tax administration experience.
• Experience with time and attendance systems.
• Payroll reconciliation experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience preferred.