Payroll Specialist

Decatur, GA - CR Corp

Job Overview

The Payroll Specialist supports the Payroll Manager in all payroll processing functions for the Company. This individual will work closely with both the Head of HR and HR Department Staff to develop strategies that maximize payroll processing accuracy in support of Company goals. 

The position reports directly to the Payroll Manager; dotted line to the HR Director.

Essential Functions

• Processes weekly and bi-weekly payroll for each separate location ensuring timely and correct payment of funds.
• Processes commission monthly payroll.
• Produces all Payroll reporting, Labor Distribution, Labor Costing, Payroll Summary, and other reporting after each processing.
• Maintain and train on Time Keeping System; ensure all time is properly entered and approved.
• Support various Company audits; I-9, financial audits, DOL, taxation, etc. 
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of payroll practices and applicable wage and hour laws.
• Support improvement of the programs, policies, practices, and processes associated with all areas of payroll processing.
• Effectively communicate payroll best practices and company procedures for payroll reporting on an on-going basis.
• Produces weekly hire and separation reports for COO and Head of HR.
• Address and resolve employee concerns and questions related to pay.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience/Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with Staff at all levels of the Company.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Position requires strong computer skills in Microsoft Office:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately process payroll.
• Strong process orientation and ability to organize and manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees.
   

Required Education/Experience

• Multi-state payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ work experience processing payrolls
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution business preferred.
• Experience with HR Alliance (HRIS Vendor) preferred.
   

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment based out of our corporate campus in Decatur, GA. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position; requires overtime as business needs dictate

Travel
5-10% travel may be expected for this position

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Employee must hold a valid work authorization. 

EEO Statement
At Construction Resources, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. Construction Resources is an equal opportunity employer that aspires to be the best in the business by building an associate experience that celebrates growth, development, and purpose.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.