Payroll Specialist: Accurate Pay & Multi-State Impact

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discounted Stock Program

401K

Employee Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc is seeking a Payroll Specialist to compile, process, and maintain employee records, pay data, and timekeeping to ensure accurate, on-time payroll. The role handles taxes and deductions and responds promptly to inquiries from employees and management.

Hiring range is disclosed as $19.50 to $24.50 per hour. Requirements include a high school diploma, MS Office skills, and ADP Workforce Now experience, with potential for career growth within Casella's payroll team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office applications and HR/payroll databases.

Responsibilities

• Processes weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for multiple divisions and states.
• Enters payroll data and handles commissions, bonuses, and special earnings.
• Manages retroactive pay, terminations, and pay rate changes.
• Verifies offers, start dates, and bonus potential; maintains SOPs.
• Supports payroll projects and maintains records for audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

HR database software

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc is seeking a Payroll Specialist to compile, process, and maintain employee records, pay data, and timekeeping to ensure accurate, on-time payroll. The role handles taxes and deductions and responds promptly to inquiries from employees and management.

Hiring range is disclosed as $19.50 to $24.50 per hour. Requirements include a high school diploma, MS Office skills, and ADP Workforce Now experience, with potential for career growth within Casella's payroll team.