Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist will manage and execute comprehensive payroll operations for our organization. This will include ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. The Payroll Specialist will serve as a key resource for payroll-related inquiries and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and various other payroll runs for multiple employee groups, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Calculate and process various pay types, including regular wages, overtime, bonuses, fringes, and other special payments.

• Maintain and update employee payroll records, ensuring proper approvals are obtained for each.

• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies, collaborating with others within and outside of HR.

• Process garnishments, child support orders, and other court-ordered deductions in compliance with legal requirements.

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, tax withholdings, payroll, and other company policies.

• Conduct an array of payroll audits and implement corrective actions to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information at all times.

• Stay current with changing payroll laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in one or more HRIS and/or payroll software systems (ADP, Workday, or similar).

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis functions.

• Strong math, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Knowledge of employment law, wage and hour regulations, and related compliance requirements.

• Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Action Oriented- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Optimizes Work Processes- Knowing the most effective and efficient ways to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Ensures Accountability- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED).

• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.

• Strong, broad working knowledge of best practices, laws and regulations around core Payroll processes.

• Strong working knowledge of Excel.

• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-site, multi-state payroll processing and associated payroll, tax, and other compliance issues

• Previous experience with Workday

• Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, or a related degree field

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, and stooping.

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.