Payroll Specialist

Salcomp Manufacturing USA•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for hourly and salaried employees in a manufacturing and plant environment. This role supports complex payroll requirements such as shift differentials, overtime, timekeeping integration, and attendance policies. The Payroll Specialist serves as the ADP subject matter expert and partners closely with HR, Operations, and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and consistency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience in a manufacturing or plant environment, with hands-on use of ADP.
Strong knowledge of hourly payroll, overtime rules, shift work, and timekeeping systems.
Experience processing payroll for high-volume, hourly employee populations.
Advanced Excel skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP Workforce Now and ADP Time & Attendance.
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification.
Experience supporting multi-shift or 24/7 plant operations.
Familiarity with Texas labor and payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

Process weekly and/or bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees using ADP (e.g., ADP Workforce Now).
Ensure accurate payroll calculations , including regular wages, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, attendance premiums, and deductions.
Review timecards, attendance data, and payroll inputs for accuracy prior to payroll submission.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Partner with plant leadership and HR to ensure accurate timekeeping practices and policy compliance.
Support time and attendance systems integrated with ADP.
Ensure compliance with union or non-union payroll requirements, as applicable.
Track leave balances, PTO, and unpaid time in accordance with company policy.
Serve as the primary administrator for ADP payroll modules.
Generate and analyze payroll reports for audits, labor cost analysis, and management reporting.
Support ADP system updates, testing, and payroll-related configurations.
Maintain payroll documentation, procedures, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with FLSA, IRS regulations, and federal, state, and local payroll laws, including Texas requirements.
Coordinate payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end processes (W-2s).
Support internal and external audits and respond to payroll data requests.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Assist with payroll-related projects, system enhancements, and process standardization.