Payroll Specialist / Payroll Administrator
Location : Louisville, KY
Shift Hours : Day Shift, Full-Time
Pay Rate : $22$24 per hour
About the Role
Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist / Administrator to join their team. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate will have experience with payroll systems, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees in a multi-state environment
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
- Review and verify timekeeping records, ensuring accuracy of hours worked and deductions
- Maintain and update employee payroll information in HRIS and payroll systems
- Generate payroll reports for management and accounting as needed
- Assist with union or certified payroll reporting, if applicable
- Support process improvement initiatives related to payroll efficiency and compliance
- Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll policies
Qualifications / Requirements
2+ years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a manufacturing environmentExperience with multi-state payroll processing strongly preferredKnowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirementsProficiency in payroll and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paycor, Paylocity, etc.)Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentialityExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to meet deadlines and handle sensitive information with discretion