Payroll Specialist - Onsite Pittsburgh, PA

SMS group USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking a Corporate Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of our bi-weekly payroll processing and system optimization using ADP Workforce Now. You will ensure accurate payroll runs, maintain employee records, and support HR and benefits teams across locations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 4+ years of payroll/HRIS experience, with strong ADP knowledge and detail-oriented execution. A collaborative, compliant approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with relevant payroll experience.
• 4+ years of payroll, HRIS, or IT experience.
• Extensive ADP Workforce Now experience (3+ years) required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with remote site locations and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own bi-weekly payroll processing end-to-end and ensure accuracy.
• Configure and optimize ADP Workforce Now system settings.
• Manage employee self-service and manager self-service features.
• Coordinate with benefits and HR teams on enrollment and changes.
• Handle unemployment claims notifications and tax notices.
• Reconcile payroll expenses with accounting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

SMS group is seeking a Corporate Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of our bi-weekly payroll processing and system optimization using ADP Workforce Now.

What You'll Do

• Coordinates and processes company-wide payroll while adhering to the applicable local, state, and federal employment laws
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for HCM data, system configuration, business process configuration and reporting
• Manages the employee and manager self-service features
• Processes status changes and updates ADP system
• Works with ADP representative to understand analytics within ADP system
• Maintains employee benefit files and other record keeping
• ADP cloud document configuration and management
• Provides support to plant HR personnel on benefit/payroll functions
• Processes open enrollment benefit plan transfers. Provides support to online benefit administration for plant employees
• Works with ADP representative to respond to notifications from state agency regarding unemployment claims filed by former employees
• Works with ADP representative to issue annual individual summary of benefits to employees
• Serves as an administrator for Certify. Works with accounting to reconcile payroll expenses
• Works with ADP representative to troubleshoot clock issues dealing time and attendance

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least 3-5 years of experience in positions related to HRIS, payroll, IT
• Minimum of four years’ experience using payroll software and processing payroll is required
• ADP Workforce Now experience is required – a minimum 3 years of configuration and payroll processing experience. A combination of similar system experience may be substituted
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization
• Strong computer and database skills
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Products
• Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team driven philosophies
• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interest to remote site locations and ability to communicate and exercise very positive people skill

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What We Do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.