Payroll Specialist: Precision in Weekly Processing

Thompson Solutions Group; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Solutions Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support weekly payroll operations and provide responsive service to employees in Sioux City. You will gather, enter, and process payroll information while assisting with reports and records for the payroll and accounting teams.

This role offers the opportunity to handle confidential data, resolve discrepancies, and assist stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and 1-2 years of payroll, accounting, HR, or related experience.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, taxes, deductions, and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to other office locations as needed.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform routine computer-based work.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and related payroll transactions
• Maintain payroll records, PTO balances, and reimbursements
• Prepare union and certified payroll reports
• Review payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accuracy
• Assist employees, supervisors, and managers with payroll and timekeeping questions
• Support payroll audits and compliance requirements
• Provide administrative support to the payroll, accounting, and finance teams

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Customer service

Excel

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree (Business / Accounting / HR)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Thompson Solutions Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support weekly payroll operations and provide responsive service to employees in Sioux City. You will gather, enter, and process payroll information while assisting with reports and records for the payroll and accounting teams.

This role offers the opportunity to handle confidential data, resolve discrepancies, and assist stakeholders across the organization.