Payroll Specialist: Precise Pay & Compliance Expert

The Buckle, Inc.; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buckle, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process and maintain all payroll information, including wages and commissions, update teammate records, and support store management and corporate leaders to ensure accurate and compliant payroll.

This role emphasizes data accuracy, confidentiality, and timely payment, with duties spanning payroll processing, reconciliation, reporting, and responding to teammate inquiries across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Prior experience in a payroll processing role.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with tax laws and regulations related to payroll processing preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll software and related systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions: calculating wages and commissions, evaluating paid time off, entering payroll data, and maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Maintain teammate payroll records: manage teammate information changes, tax withholding, and deductions.
• Perform system record maintenance: new hire setup, tax form processing, timekeeping input, benefits setup, terminations, garnishments, and other related tasks.
• Respond to teammate inquiries and communicate with leadership on errors or questions to ensure accurate and timely payment.
• Review and verify payroll data for completeness and accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll-related reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of all payroll-related information and records.
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Communication

Teamwork

Urgency

Payroll software

Tax laws familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

The Buckle, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process and maintain all payroll information, including wages and commissions, update teammate records, and support store management and corporate leaders to ensure accurate and compliant payroll.

This role emphasizes data accuracy, confidentiality, and timely payment, with duties spanning payroll processing, reconciliation, reporting, and responding to teammate inquiries across the organization.