Salaried Payroll Specialist

AWC Career•Baton Rouge, LA

16h

About The Position

The Salaried Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of payroll operations across AWC. This role is responsible for administering semi-monthly payroll processes, supporting retirement and employee administration activities, and ensuring employees receive timely and accurate payroll support. By combining precision, accountability, and strong customer service, this position directly supports employee experience, operational efficiency, and compliance across the organization.

Requirements

5–10+ years of payroll administration experience with multi-state payroll processing, payroll auditing, HRIS/payroll systems administration, retirement plan support, and employee payroll support
Experience processing semi-monthly payroll and working within UKG or similar HRIS/payroll systems
Strong understanding of payroll processes, payroll taxes, wage and hour compliance, and audit readiness
Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage payroll deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively
Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to professionally support employees and leaders
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion
Strong proficiency in payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and HRIS platforms

Nice To Haves

Experience in an employee-owned (ESOP) organization
CPP certification or payroll-related certifications
Experience supporting retirement plan audits and reconciliation activities
Background supporting benefits administration and open enrollment activities
Track record of identifying process improvements and increasing payroll efficiency

Responsibilities

Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and timely for salaried employees
Serve as backup for biweekly payroll processing
Support quarterly bonus payroll processing and related auditing activities
Perform payroll auditing and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance
Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, and earnings information within UKG
Assist with year-end payroll administration activities, including W-2 preparation support and reconciliation
Process employee terminations and payroll-related updates in UKG
Support payroll tax filing and compliance requirements
Support 401(k) reconciliation and retirement plan administration activities
Assist with 401(k) loan administration and employee inquiries
Support retirement plan audits, including 401(k) and ESOP audit preparation
Provide backup support for benefits administration and open enrollment activities
Assist employees with payroll and benefit-related questions and issues resolution
Maintain accurate employee documentation and payroll records
Update and audit employee profiles and payroll data within HRIS systems
Ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal controls and company policies
Support payroll-related reporting and workforce data requests
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to payroll processes and systems
Ensure compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and internal company policies
Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee information
Support internal and external audit requests related to payroll and employee data
Assist with documentation and reporting requirements tied to payroll and retirement plans