Payroll Specialist

Motrex LLC • Alpharetta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist supports accurate and timely weekly employee payroll under the direction of the Payroll Manager. The role handles payroll processing, payroll taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This position is based at Motrex’s Alpharetta, Georgia headquarters and requires on-site attendance five days per week.

The role is performed in an office environment. Employees primarily work at a desk using a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment, with regular on-site attendance required. The position includes communicating, remaining stationary for extended periods, and operating office equipment; occasional movement around the office and occasional lifting or moving of items weighing up to 10 pounds may be required.

Motrex provides services to industrial manufacturing and recycling businesses, including finance and accounting, purchasing, EHS compliance, quality and human resource management, and information technology.

Requirements

• At least two years of payroll experience.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll and year-end processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Skilled in using email and spreadsheets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, excellent organizational skills, and initiative to improve processes.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must attend the Alpharetta, Georgia headquarters office five days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of payroll processing, including reviewing and calculating timecards, making applicable changes, calculating wages and deductions, and generating direct deposit files, paychecks, and pay stubs.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Update payroll records to reflect changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job titles, and department or division transfers.
• Prepare reports summarizing earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provide payroll information in response to questions and requests.
• Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
• Protect confidential information and maintain employee confidence in payroll operations.
• Contribute to the team by completing related tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed