Payroll Specialist — Detail-Driven & Confidential Pay Expert

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX after

401K with company match

120 hours of PTO starting day one

Career growth & talent development

20% Associate discount on purchases

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll production and tax-related tasks. You will handle data entry, document management, and accuracy checks with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and timeliness.

The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and experience with HRIS/payroll systems. This position supports stores and internal departments while maintaining payroll integrity.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with associates, store leadership, internal departments, vendors, and management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, prepare, and input payroll data (entering new hire, audit and update job changes, and termination information).
• File and maintain employee payroll paperwork in accordance with department procedures.
• Ensure accuracy of data by comparing data entered with source documents.
• Review information from time clocks for completeness and accuracy.
• Contact stores to assist with discrepancies found in their paperwork or time clock reports.
• Create internal management reports as necessary.
• Manage UKG Pro cases for payroll issues (tax overpayments, refunds, processing errors).
• Maintain confidentiality and follow corporate policies to safeguard payroll information.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

UKG Pro

UKG Ready

DocStar

Job description

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll production and tax-related tasks. You will handle data entry, document management, and accuracy checks with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and timeliness.

The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and experience with HRIS/payroll systems. This position supports stores and internal departments while maintaining payroll integrity.