Payroll Specialist - Bilingual

Benson's INC; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Holiday pay

Health insurance (free single coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Benson's Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team. You will manage payroll processing, ensure compliance with labor and tax laws, and maintain accurate payroll records.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll systems and HR processes to support timely employee compensation. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of payroll experience, proficiency in Paycom, and a Bachelor’s/Associate degree in business or finance.

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years of proven experience with payroll systems (Workday, ADP, Paycom, Kronos, UltiPro, PeopleSoft or Ceridian).
• Excel proficiency with formulas and pivot tables.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and weekly payroll using Paycom.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax laws.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in HRIS.
• Assist employees with payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Handle payroll corrections, adjustments, and retro pay.
• Manage benefits deductions and retirement plan contributions.
• Prepare payroll and tax reports and assist with audits.

Job description

Job Description

Benson's Inc. offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees. We offer vacation, holiday pay, free single coverage health insurance + company paid life insurance, disability insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401K

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resource team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing payroll processing, ensuring compliance with labor and tax laws, and maintaining accurate payroll records. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll systems, accounting principles, and human resources processes. The Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in supporting our company's payroll operations and ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.

Position Responsibilities/Major Duties

• Process bi-weekly, weekly payroll using Paycom.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws related to payroll and taxation.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records accurately within HRIS.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues or discrepancies in a professional manner.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries for general ledger posting.
• Calculates and reconciles payroll corrections, adjustments, and retro pay.
• Calculate wages, deductions, benefits, taxes, and other payroll-related items with precision.
• Manage benefits administration including deductions for health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits.
• Prepare reports related to payroll processing, tax filings, and labor law compliance.
• Assist with audits related to payroll and benefits administration.
• Collaborate with Management to ensure proper time & attendance tracking through Paycom.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes as needed.
• Stay updated on changes in tax law, labor law, and accounting standards affecting payroll operations.
• Administers Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and LOA (Leave of Absence).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employment & labor law compliance as well as payroll tax regulations.
• Proficient in Excel- formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience in benefits administration.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and high ethical standards for handling confidential information.
• Strong understanding of time & attendance systems like Paycom or equivalent is desirable.

Experience/Education Requirements

• MUST have 3-5 years of proven experience working with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paycom, Kronos, UltiPro, PeopleSoft, or Ceridian.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team where attention to detail and compliance are paramount. The successful candidate will bring expertise in payroll management to support our organization’s operational excellence.

Work Environment

The duties for this position are typically carried out in a climate-controlled office environment. Requires manual dexterity in the manipulation of keyboard, paperwork etc. Seeing, talking, and hearing are essential requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform most of the essential functions for the position. Benson's is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Benson's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.