Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Detail-Driven Processing

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Specialist, Payroll to support weekly processing, maintain employee records, and generate routine payroll reports. This role sits in a factory/office setting, requiring accuracy and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to payroll systems, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn and adapt within a team-oriented environment. Basic knowledge of SAP or Kronos is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; willingness to learn payroll processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Experience with SAP, Kronos or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enters and maintains routine payroll and timekeeping information within the payroll system.
• Process payroll deductions, taxes, benefits, and employee elections.
• Review payroll information for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with wage garnishment administration and year-end activities.
• Reconcile payroll deposits and 401(k) records to general ledger weekly.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Kronos

WFS

SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Specialist, Payroll to support weekly processing, maintain employee records, and generate routine payroll reports. This role sits in a factory/office setting, requiring accuracy and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to payroll systems, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn and adapt within a team-oriented environment. Basic knowledge of SAP or Kronos is a plus.