Payroll Specialist - Accurate, Confidential Support

Thompsonknows; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Solutions Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support weekly payroll operations and provide responsive payroll service to employees. You will gather, enter, and process payroll data while assisting with reports and employee inquiries.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years payroll or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–2 years of payroll, accounting, HR, or related experience.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, taxes, deductions, and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to other office locations as needed.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform routine computer-based work.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and related payroll transactions.
• Maintain payroll records, PTO balances, and reimbursements.
• Prepare union and certified payroll reports.
• Review payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accuracy.
• Assist employees, supervisors, and managers with payroll and timekeeping questions.
• Support payroll audits and compliance requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the payroll, accounting, and finance teams.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Customer service

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Business/Accounting/HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Thompson Solutions Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support weekly payroll operations and provide responsive payroll service to employees. You will gather, enter, and process payroll data while assisting with reports and employee inquiries.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years payroll or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion in a fast-paced environment.