Payroll Specialist

Ellsworth Adhesives•Germantown, WI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ellsworth Corporation is hiring a Payroll Specialist for its corporate headquarters in Germantown, Wisconsin. The position is described as on-site/hybrid and reports into the corporate headquarters. The Payroll Specialist processes payroll for assigned employees and business units, maintains payroll records, prepares and reconciles payroll, tax, and benefits-withholding reports, and supports payroll compliance by keeping current with federal and state regulations and implementing necessary process changes. The role also responds to payroll and timekeeping inquiries, resolves discrepancies, and provides management with payroll analyses and reports.

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 utmost care and quality.
Ability to stay current on multi-state payroll tax requirements and laws related to employee wage data and payroll taxes.
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 of experience 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 support accurate and timely processing and reporting for internal and external groups.
File, process, and maintain employee payroll records.
Respond to employee, manager, and departmental inquiries and resolve payroll and timekeeping issues.
Investigate payroll data discrepancies and work 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 staying current on federal and state payroll regulations and implementing necessary payroll process changes.