Payroll Specialist - Impactful, Hybrid & Compliance-Focused

Union Bank & Trust Company; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Union Bank & Trust Company is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll for associates, including earnings, taxes, deductions, and direct deposits. The role maintains the HCM payroll module, handles accruals, and supports year-end payroll activities.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of payroll or accounting experience, with CPP designation preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and payroll software is expected; a hybrid work arrangement is available after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting or comparable work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' payroll and/or accounting experience required.
• CPP designation preferred.
• Previous multi-state tax reporting and filing preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Process all facets of payroll accurately and timely for associates.
• Maintain the HCM payroll module including new hires, status changes, self-service, and separations.
• Manage time off accruals and related notifications.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll inquiries and resolve issues.
• Balance and reconcile bank accounts to general ledger and prepare reports.
• Participate in year-end payroll and W-2 processing and related external verifications.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, IRS, SSA, and DOL regulations.
• Complete compliance training and report issues as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state tax reporting

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Tools

Payroll software

Financial software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Union Bank & Trust Company is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll for associates, including earnings, taxes, deductions, and direct deposits. The role maintains the HCM payroll module, handles accruals, and supports year-end payroll activities.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of payroll or accounting experience, with CPP designation preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and payroll software is expected; a hybrid work arrangement is available after onboarding.