Payroll Specialist (US & Canada) - Data-Driven Accuracy

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match up to 10%

Comprehensive benefits package incl.保险

Paid time off

Career growth in a team-oriented cultt

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in Memphis, TN is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across the United States and Canada. This onsite role partners with Payroll, HR, Talent Acquisition and branch teams to review data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

You will maintain employee records, manage changes, and assist with Canadian payroll requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/HR preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel with basic formulas.
• Ability to analyze data and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong time management to meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Review time records, earnings, deductions, and changes for accuracy.
• Assist with US and Canadian payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Maintain payroll records: hires, promotions, changes, terminations.
• Support vacation balances, bonuses, union deductions, and remittances.
• Assist with Canadian payroll reporting, including ROEs.
• Use Excel to organize payroll data and identify discrepancies.
• Research payroll issues and coordinate corrections with stakeholders.
• Respond to payroll inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Document procedures and suggest process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide backup support as needed.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in Memphis, TN is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across the United States and Canada. This onsite role partners with Payroll, HR, Talent Acquisition and branch teams to review data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

You will maintain employee records, manage changes, and assist with Canadian payroll requirements.