Payroll Specialist: Precise Pay, Benefits & Growth

Gerrity's Supermarkets; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Prescription Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

PTO

401(K) with Match and Profit Sharing

Employee Discount

Competitive Wages

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Gerrity's Supermarkets is hiring a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll, handle sensitive employee data, and ensure accuracy in payments. The role works closely with HR and Accounting at Gerrity’s Headquarters and supports audits and regulatory compliance.

The position requires 2–5 years of payroll experience, strong Excel and data-entry skills, and knowledge of major payroll systems. It offers full-time hours in an Administration department with an emphasis on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree in accounting or business preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel; data entry skills.
• Experience with payroll systems such as PeopleSoft, Dayforce, Deputy, Logile, and Paycor preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax and employment laws.
• Ability to calculate hours, overtime, taxes, and garnishments accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process Employee weekly payroll.
• Verify employees' time for accuracy or discrepancies.
• Determine hours for overtime, holidays and PTO.
• Calculate benefit deductions and other withholdings.
• Update payroll systems with new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes and banking changes for direct deposit.
• Handle tax withholdings, benefit contributions, wage garnishments, and retirement deductions.
• Oversee employee I-9 verifications process.
• Provide relevant payroll reports to management for review.
• Provide support for employee inquiries related to payroll issues.
• Stay up to date on payroll regulations.
• Process employment verifications and paperwork.
• Act as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, or taxes.
• Maintain employee records related to payroll data.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Privacy compliance

Communication

Written skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in accounting or business

Tools

PeopleSoft

Dayforce

Deputy

Logile

Paycor

Job description

Gerrity's Supermarkets is hiring a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll, handle sensitive employee data, and ensure accuracy in payments. The role works closely with HR and Accounting at Gerrity’s Headquarters and supports audits and regulatory compliance.

The position requires 2–5 years of payroll experience, strong Excel and data-entry skills, and knowledge of major payroll systems. It offers full-time hours in an Administration department with an emphasis on accuracy and