Payroll Specialist

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Texas to manage weekly and biweekly multi-state payrolls, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.

The role partners with HR, Finance, Benefits, and business leaders to maintain payroll compliance and service excellence. You will process adjustments, incentive payments, bonuses, and special transactions; prepare checks and ACHs; and support audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business preferred.
• CPP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly multi-state payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
• Audit payroll results for earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits.
• Prepare checks and ACH payments and obtain bank confirmations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Workday Payroll

Timekeeping systems

Payroll integrations

Payroll taxes

Analytical skills

Discretion with confidential info

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred

Tools

Workday Payroll

Job description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely processing of multi-state payrolls, payroll adjustments, incentive and special payments, payroll reconciliations, and employee support. This position partners closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and business leaders to ensure payroll compliance, data integrity, and exceptional customer service. The Payroll Specialist supports payroll operations through continuous process improvement, audit readiness, and cross-functional collaboration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly multi-state payrolls accurately and within established deadlines.
• Review and process payroll adjustments, off-cycle payments, and special payroll transactions.
• Process incentive and compensation payments, including bonus and long-term incentive related transactions when assigned.
• Prepare checks, ACH payments and obtain bank confirmations.
• Audit payroll results to ensure accuracy of earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit withholdings.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including direct deposits, tax elections, miscellaneous deductions, and garnishments.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, managers, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders.
• Generate payroll reports and provide analysis to internal business partners and leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Assist with payroll audits, special projects, system testing, and payroll implementations as needed.
• Cross-train and provide support across all payroll functions to ensure business continuity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of multi-state payroll experience.
• Experience processing payroll adjustments, bonuses, incentives, and special payments preferred.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance activities preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with Workday Payroll preferred.
• Experience with timekeeping systems and payroll integrations preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, and benefit administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build productive relationships across Payroll, HR, Finance, Benefits, and business functions.

Success Factors

• Delivers accurate payroll processing with minimal rework.
• Demonstrates strong ownership of payroll issues through resolution.
• Provides timely, professional support to employees and business partners.
• Supports continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Contributes to a collaborative, service-oriented payroll team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Moderate physical effort required such as standing, sitting, and walking in and around the office; the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; reaching, climbing, and kneeling as needed; utilizing fine dexterity, the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette. Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Son, will be provided.

Expectations

Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values. At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is: $21.08 - $34.03. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• retirement savings options
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance programs
• educational assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer

C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just “baked from scratch” taste since 1851. We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe. Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop innovative food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities. We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice. We strive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of integrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility. Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food. Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!