Payroll Specialist: Accurate Weekly Pay & Compliance

US Lawns; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Prescription Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

PTO

401(K) with Match and Profit Sharing

Employee Discount

Competitive Wages

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Gerrity's Supermarkets is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the weekly payroll, maintain employee records, and ensure accurate payments in accordance with company policies and tax regulations. You will work closely with the Human Resources and Accounting Department at Gerrity's Headquarters.

The role requires 2–5 years of payroll experience, a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred), and proficiency in MS Excel and payroll systems such as PeopleSoft, Dayforce, or Paycor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in accounting or business preferred.
• 2–5 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Process employee weekly payroll accurately.
• Verify time for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Determine hours for overtime, holidays, and PTO.
• Calculate deductions, withholdings, and benefits.
• Update payroll systems for new hires, terminations, and salary changes.
• Handle tax withholdings, garnishments, and retirement deductions.
• Oversee I-9 verifications and payroll-related audits.
• Provide payroll reports to management and respond to inquiries.
• Stay compliant with payroll regulations and privacy rules.
• Process employment verifications and related paperwork.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll experience

Privacy compliance

Written communication

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in accounting or business

Tools

PeopleSoft

Dayforce

Deputy

Logile

Paycor

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gerrity's Supermarkets is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the weekly payroll, maintain employee records, and ensure accurate payments in accordance with company policies and tax regulations. You will work closely with the Human Resources and Accounting Department at Gerrity's Headquarters.

The role requires 2–5 years of payroll experience, a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred), and proficiency in MS Excel and payroll systems such as PeopleSoft, Dayforce, or Paycor.