Payroll Specialist

Ellsworth Corporation•Germantown, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ellsworth Corporation is hiring a Payroll Specialist to process payroll for assigned employees and business units, maintain related records, file tax and voluntary deduction reports, and prepare, analyze, and submit payroll, tax, and benefits-withholding reports. The role supports payroll compliance by staying current on federal and state payroll regulations and implementing necessary process changes. It is based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Germantown, Wisconsin, and is described as on-site/hybrid.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a payroll function.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; other combinations of education and experience may be considered equivalent.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and payroll/HRIS systems.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information with care.
Ability to stay current on multi-state payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with employee wage data and payroll tax processing.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years in an accounting-related function.
Full-cycle Workday payroll experience.
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

Responsibilities

Process payroll for employees in assigned Business Units and/or Corporate in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principles.
Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accurate and timely processing and reporting for internal and external groups.
File, process, and maintain employee payroll records.
Respond to employee, manager, and department inquiries to resolve payroll and timekeeping issues.
Investigate and resolve payroll data discrepancies, coordinating with other departments to ensure accuracy.
Create and analyze payroll reports for management, identifying trends and potential issues.
Report payroll accounting errors to the appropriate management representative and provide recommendations.
Support payroll compliance by monitoring federal and state payroll regulations and implementing necessary process changes.