Payroll Specialist

 Title:  Payroll Specialist   Req ID: 4115

City, State:  Madison, WI

Reports to:  Payroll Manager 

Classification:   

Remote:  Hybrid

 

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Summary: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurately processing the hourly weekly payroll in accordance with accounting best practices. This position communicates directly with employees, supervisors, managers, and other departments within the company. 

 

This position will work 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Hours may vary as needed. Hybrid work schedule (50% remote/50% onsite at our Westfield, WI Corporate location).

 

Essential Functions: 

• Ensures the accurate processing of weekly employee payroll payments.
• Supports consistency in payroll through the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting such as verification of the 401(k) program, insurance changes, attendance reward programs, garnishments, direct deposit information, deductions, new hire information.
• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
   

Required Qualifications:  

• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field and a minimum of two years of payroll processing OR five years of prior payroll processing experience preferably in a manufacturing environment. 
• Strong demonstrated working knowledge of accounting payroll principles and practices
• Able to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner
• Strong organizational skills; verbal and written communication skills; analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior experience working in the food/manufacturing industry is helpful
• Knowledge of SAP HR/Payroll software 
   

Supervisory Responsibility: This role will not have any supervisory expectations.
 

Work Environment: Office environment.  Subject to extended periods of sitting, working on PC and talking on telephone.  
 

Physical Demands: Position will include extensive sitting.
 

Position Type:  This position will work 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Hours may vary as needed. Hybrid work schedule (50% remote/50% onsite at our Westfield Corporate location).
 

Travel:  There is no expected travel.
 

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. 
 

 

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.
 

Brakebush Brothers, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our hiring, training, or promotion policies. We will not discriminate against job applicants or employees for reasons of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law.