Payroll Specialist

ECMD • North Wilkesboro, NC

12d

About The Position

ECMD is an employee-owned company that supplies building materials to retail and professional lumber yard customers nationwide. The Payroll Specialist joins the Human Resources team and supports accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining employee payroll records and responding to payroll-related questions. The role reviews payroll data, processes employee changes and deductions, helps resolve discrepancies, and maintains appropriate payroll records. The position requires discretion when handling confidential employee information and regular, punctual attendance. The employee may also be assigned other duties by company management.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of ADP HR/payroll systems and experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong and accurate typing (keying) skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with employees and managers at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with confidential files, documents, and reports without disclosing their contents or information.
• Live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Corporate Office.
• Willingness to continue growing and expand capabilities within the role.
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience using ADP payroll systems is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for all locations, reviewing employee hours, pay changes, deductions, taxes, and other payroll information.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and investigate and resolve discrepancies before processing.
• Manage the employee garnishment process.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including earnings, deductions, direct deposit information, tax elections, and other payroll changes.
• Process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Review timekeeping information and work with managers and employees to resolve missing or inaccurate time records.
• Respond to employee questions about paychecks, deductions, taxes, direct deposits, and other payroll matters.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Support year-end payroll activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll, compensation, and personal information.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource regarding payroll processes and practices.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties and assignments made by company management.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement pay
• Access to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits starting after 90 days
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

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