Payroll Specialist - Accurate, Timely Payroll Expert

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama seeks a payroll professional to oversee weekly payroll for hourly and nonexempt staff. You will ensure accurate timekeeping, assign schedules, and maintain labor codes in the Workday system.

Work with foremen, supervisors, and HR on PTO, garnishments, and payroll reporting. Requirements: High School diploma and 1–5 years payroll experience; a DoD clearance process may be required. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years payroll experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook; Workday a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process hourly and nonexempt weekly payroll.
• Track labor cost code corrections.
• Review PTO requests for policy compliance.
• Assign and set up employee schedules in timekeeping system.
• Ensure time worked is approved for weekly payroll reporting.
• Set up and track child support and garnishments.
• Coordinate with Supervisors, Foremen and Managers on schedules and payroll matters.
• Assist with audit data requests as needed.
• Maintain compliance with company policies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Workday

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama seeks a payroll professional to oversee weekly payroll for hourly and nonexempt staff. You will ensure accurate timekeeping, assign schedules, and maintain labor codes in the Workday system.

Work with foremen, supervisors, and HR on PTO, garnishments, and payroll reporting. Requirements: High School diploma and 1–5 years payroll experience; a DoD clearance process may be required. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to grow.