Payroll Specialist for Complex Projects — Growth & Impact

Thames Valley Council for Community Action; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Traylor Bros., Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to compile and maintain payroll data and run weekly and bi-weekly payroll for its projects. The role handles changes to employee records, processing of deductions, and distribution of payroll checks along with payroll registers.

The ideal candidate will manage federal and state tax withholdings, assist with W-2 forms at year-end, set up state accounts, and support union reporting and audits as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of payroll experience or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Make changes to employee information, including address, withholdings, and deductions.
• Time entry and processing of weekly/bi-weekly payroll.
• Prepare and distribute payroll checks and registers.
• Prepare federal/state payroll tax withholding returns.
• Assist with year-end documents (W-2 forms).
• Set up new state withholding accounts.
• Prepare manual payroll checks for errors/terminations.
• Submit union fringe benefit reports and create union pay tables.
• Assist with union audits and benefit enrollments.
• Explain payroll options to employees (e.g., direct deposit).
• Transmit payroll data via computer/mail/fax.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Active listening

Organization

Communication skills

Computer skills

Time management

Effective questioning

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Traylor Bros., Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to compile and maintain payroll data and run weekly and bi-weekly payroll for its projects. The role handles changes to employee records, processing of deductions, and distribution of payroll checks along with payroll registers.

The ideal candidate will manage federal and state tax withholdings, assist with W-2 forms at year-end, set up state accounts, and support union reporting and audits as needed.