Human Resource Specialist--Payroll

Dot Foods•Mt Sterling, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an HR Specialist in Payroll, you will process company employee payroll, including taxes and reports for regulatory compliance and management purposes, in an accurate and timely manner. This role involves processing weekly, bonus, and special payrolls, maintaining employee records with accuracy and confidentiality, and monitoring time and attendance inputs. You will also track payroll accruals, process payroll tax returns and deposits, and respond to payroll-related inquiries. A key aspect of this role is applying lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency degree
Trustworthiness to handle sensitive, confidential information
Effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact with employees and other departments
Basic computer skills and experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Customer service skills to serve employees in an appropriate manner
Knowledge or experience working with Accounting material
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Processes weekly, bonus, and special payrolls according to company policy and in accordance with government regulations and tax codes.
Updates and maintains employee payroll records with accuracy and confidentiality.
Monitors and audits time and attendance inputs for accuracy and compliance with government regulations and company policies.
Tracks appropriate payroll accrual information.
Posts and monitors all employee payroll deductions and earnings.
Processes and prepares company payroll tax returns, deposits, and annual employee W2’s.
Respond to manager and employee inquiries regarding any payroll issues or concerns.
Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.