Payroll Specialist

Kumho Tire of Georgia•Macon, GA

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and processing accurate, timely payroll for all employees across multiple pay cycles. This role maintains the payroll system, resolves payroll discrepancies, supports compliance with payroll regulations, and partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, and department leaders. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and experienced with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field OR 3–5 years of payroll administration experience
Payroll processing and payroll compliance
ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Customer-service mindset with a high level of confidentiality
Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills
Ability to learn new systems quickly and work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience processing payroll in a multi-pay-cycle environment preferred

Responsibilities

Process employee payroll accurately and on time for monthly, semi-monthly, and bi-weekly pay cycles, including reviewing time records for errors such as missed punches, overtime discrepancies, or abnormal hours
Maintain and administer the payroll system (ADP Workforce Now), including employee account support, password resets, and payroll system troubleshooting
Communicate with employees, supervisors, team leaders, and HR regarding paid time off, short hours, payroll corrections, and paycheck discrepancies
Review and manage payroll deductions, including benefits, child support, garnishments, and other court-ordered or voluntary deductions
Process reimbursements, bonuses, overtime, and other additional compensation; coordinate payroll data with Finance and SAP general ledger entries
Collect overtime documentation, generate overtime reports, and submit reports to the Financial Controller
Create and deliver ad hoc payroll reports, audits, and financial analyses for leadership and internal departments
Upload and reconcile 401(k) contribution reports in ADP after each payroll cycle and make required adjustments
Prepare new hire and termination payroll reports, ensuring final pay and paid time off payouts are accurate and compliant
Reconcile payroll bank accounts monthly and payroll-related general ledger accounts quarterly
Identify opportunities for process improvement, develop best practices, and document payroll procedures