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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

AprilaireMadison, WI, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Join a rewarding team at AprilAire, a leader in premium, USA-made indoor air quality solutions. We're committed to innovation, growth, and creating healthier homes across America.

As a Payroll Specialist , you'll play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll for our growing organization while enjoying opportunities for professional development and advancement.

A few perks to this role :

  • This role is hybrid onsite presence is required a few times a month at our East Washington location in downtown Madison, WI.
  • Learn payroll from an almost 20 year RPC / AprilAire employee
  • Gain exposure to union and non-union payroll.
  • Support a new HRIS integration in partnership with HR

Responsibilities

  • Deliver Accuracy : Ensure every employee is paid correctly and on time by processing and auditing payroll across multiple states.
  • Protect Compliance : Keep AprilAire aligned with federal, state, and local wage laws, and lead updates when regulations change.
  • Drive Transparency : Reconcile payroll data and produce timely reports that empower leadership decisions.
  • Solve Problems : Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies quickly, partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations.
  • Champion Data Integrity : Validate labor data and maintain accurate employee records to support operational excellence.
  • Strengthen Controls : Provide documentation for audits and internal reviews, safeguarding AprilAire's compliance.
  • Enable Insights : Analyze payroll trends to improve accuracy and efficiency while supporting leadership reporting.
  • Innovate Systems : Test and implement system enhancements and new pay codes to keep payroll processes cutting-edge.
  • Protect Confidentiality : Maintain secure payroll records and handle sensitive information with the highest integrity.
  • Elevate Service : Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and clarity, building trust across the organization.
  • Lead Improvements : Recommend and implement process enhancements that boost efficiency and compliance.
  • Be a Change Agent : Serve as a subject matter expert during new technology rollouts and regulatory changes.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree and a minimum of 2 years of payroll experience. In lieu of a degree , a minimum 4 years of experience in payroll
  • Comprehensive understanding of payroll processes, including multi-state regulations, compliance requirements, and timekeeping systems.
  • Familiarity with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations.
  • Knowledge of payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, reporting requirements, and internal controls.
  • Proficiency in payroll / HRIS systems and intermediate Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
  • Strong analytical skills for reconciling payroll data, identifying discrepancies, and troubleshooting issues promptly.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll and maintaining records.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills to meet deadlines and collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, and Operations.
  • Customer service mindset to address employee inquiries professionally and accurately.
  • Ability to test and implement system enhancements, support process improvements, and adapt to new technologies.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and a team-oriented approach to working across department
  • Bonus points : Manufacturing / union experience!
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