Payroll Supervisor

N C Machinery Co.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition program

Rental/Sales discounts

Job summary

Harnish Group Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a hands-on Payroll Supervisor to lead the payroll team and ensure timely bi-weekly and semi-monthly processing in compliance with regulations.

You will support employees across Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming, handling garnishments, deductions, and changes for new hires and terminations while collaborating with HR, Accounting, and Finance to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in payroll processing with at least 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Payroll certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise payroll team (in-office), bi-weekly and semi-monthly processing to ensure on-time, compliant pay.
• Provide timely customer service to employees across 5 states (AK, WA, MT, ND, WY).
• Manage garnishments, deductions, and changes for new hires, promotions, terminations, and transfers.
• Identify opportunities to train regional supervisors on payroll practices and Time Management responsibilities.
• Develop and identify effective communication methods for UKG tool utilization.

Skills

Team supervision

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources

Payroll certification

Tools

UKG Ultimate Software

Job description

Description

• In this hands-on role, supervise the payroll team, bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls and associated functions to ensure that pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.
• Provide timely customer service to our employees located in 5 states - Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming. Research and apply updates to federal, state, and local payroll and tax laws.
• Ensure all payroll processing including but not limited to, garnishments, government mandated deductions, employee accounts for tool purchases, status changes for new hires, promotions, transfers, raises and terminations transactions are completed timely and on schedule.
• Identify opportunities to inform and train regional supervisors on common payroll practices and matters as it pertains to employees including Time Management responsibilities and other related duties.
• Develop and identify effective communication methods for UKG tool utilization.
• and make corrections as necessary.
• Payroll wire notifications for Bank funds, Taxes, and 401k funds are complete, accurate and distributed per outlined schedules.
• Payroll related reports are developed, maintained and properly filed for easy retrieval for audits and other business-related needs.
• Perform and audit post-payroll tasks for taxable expenses.
• Develop productive working relationships with key departments: Human Resources, Accounting, Finance and Branch leadership to ensure coordinated, timely and accurate payroll actions.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Supervise team in-office (non-remote) and during work hours from Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• Proficient with Payroll software. We utilize UKG (Ultimate Software).
• Demonstrate solid organizational skills, analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Friendly, helpful and patient demeanor who likes to collaborate with other team members.

Education And Experience

• 8 years or more experience in payroll processing with a minimum of 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, and/or possess a Payroll certification.

Employee Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes an annual salary from $96,900 to $118,500 per year.

• Retirement: 401k w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
• Health Insurance: Premera Blue Cross Medical w/Telehealth & Dental
• Vision Insurance: VSP Vision Insurance
• Insurance: Company Paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance
• Guidance Resources: Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards: Quarterly Employee Recognition Cash Program
• Discounts: CAT Products, Rental/Sales Discounts
• Financial Access: Credit Union Membership is available
• Growth/Stability: Career Growth Opportunities within a 4th Generation Family-owned Company for over 100 years
• Talent Referral Program: Employee Referral Bonus

Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T & E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems, SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar and other manufacturers. A family owned and managed company since 1929 with over 1200 employees, our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.