Senior Payroll Specialist

HYUNDAI TRANSYS•West Point, GA

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Specialist prepares and distributes company payroll, prepares necessary tax documents, and ensures that hours, benefits, and deductions are recorded appropriately and payroll accounts remain balanced. The role manages bi-weekly payroll for domestic employees and monthly payroll for international employees, maintains payroll and timekeeping systems, supports compliance with applicable employment and tax laws, and assists Accounting and HR team members. The position reports to the Human Resources Manager. The role follows company policies, procedures, core values, certification standards, and environmental, health, and safety requirements. The employee generally works in indoor office and warehouse environments. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

3–5 years of payroll experience.
Experience managing multi-state payroll for more than 300 employees.
Demonstrated knowledge of the end-to-end payroll process, including employee data setup, payroll processing, gross-to-net calculations, garnishments, fringe benefits, payroll reporting, and federal and state tax processing.
Strong knowledge of state and federal labor laws and current HR practices.
Experience with the ADP payroll system.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
Knowledge of HR systems and databases, including ADP.
Knowledge of SAP.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong understanding of HRIS.
Demonstrated confidentiality, communication, multitasking, initiative, engagement, integrity, customer-service orientation, organization, analytical and problem-solving ability, flexibility, adaptability, teamwork, and commitment to workplace safety and mutual respect.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent preferred.
CPP certification is a plus.
Knowledge of Biometric and Workplace Now is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage bi-weekly payroll for domestic employees and monthly payroll for international employees.
Audit and approve earnings, deductions, and tax calculations in the payroll system.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements concerning FMLA, leave of absence, FLSA, pre-tax and post-tax deductions, payroll taxes, employer tax returns, and year-end reporting.
Review and distribute year-end W-2 forms processed by ADP.
Assist with processing new hires, terminations, and employee changes in payroll systems.
Maintain payroll deductions and rate tables.
Audit employee benefit selections against payroll deductions to verify correct withholdings.
Register and close state withholding, unemployment, and local tax accounts when necessary.
Maintain the timekeeping system, including supervisor organizational structures.
Use ADP reports to update other systems as needed.
Resolve employee questions and concerns about wages, taxation, garnishments, and other deductions.
Manage annual audits, including tax withholdings, direct deposits, and 401(k) matters.
Provide guidance and support to Accounting and HR team members.
Run monthly custom and ad-hoc reports.
Manage budget and accounting documents and invoice payments.
Interpret and apply programs, policies, and procedures and support compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
Follow company policies, procedures, core values, certification standards, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and communicate respectfully and appropriately across the organization.
Perform additional assignments and duties as assigned.