Payroll Specialist

Kimball Midwest•Worthington, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for a Payroll Specialist for our Columbus, Ohio location. As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus Thirteen years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to over $500 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture. Role Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team. This role is responsible for accurately processing payroll, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and providing exceptional support to employees regarding pay-related questions.

Requirements

2+ years of payroll processing experience
Working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, state taxes, garnishments)
Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, Lyric)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-state payroll (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Process biweekly/semimonthly payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees
Maintain and audit employee payroll records for accuracy
Ensure compliance with payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies
Process new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and garnishments
Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies
Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams as needed
Assist with year-end activities, including W-2 processing