Payroll Specialist

Are you seeking a rewarding career opportunity in payroll with a renowned Caterpillar Dealer established since 1929? Join our family-owned Harnish Group Inc., where we value work/life balance and offer a dynamic environment. As a Payroll Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in processing payroll for over 1,200 employees across multiple states, including Alaska, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, and North Dakota.

 

Essential Responsibilities include but not limited to:

•  Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay groups.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Supervisor to reconcile accrual balances, rectify errors, and generate reports.
• Conduct thorough audits of payroll reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, resolving any discrepancies before final submission.
• Handle post-payroll tasks, including reconciliations and processing of manual checks.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local payroll and tax laws, applying changes accordingly.
• Process garnishments, deductions, reimbursements, and other transactions related to employee accounts.
• Foster collaboration with different departments to enhance payroll service delivery.
• Verify/audit new hire and status change forms from HR; review/enter market rate technician adjustments.
• Perform Verification of Employment as requested, provide support to employees on UltiPro access issues.

 

Personal Attributes, Experience, and Education:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax laws with at least 2 years of consecutive payroll experience.
• Familiarity with Ultimate Software (UKG) or similar payroll processing systems.
• Proficiency in payroll processes and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, computation, and time management abilities.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

 

We offer a competitive benefits package, including a salary ranging from $65,200 to $79,600 based on experience, along with health benefits, vacation, sick leave, life insurance, and a 401(k) with profit sharing and company match.

 

To apply for our position, please go to www.ncmachinery.com.  

 

Harnish Group Inc. and Member Companies are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T & E  The Cat Rental Store, and SITECH, representing Caterpillar and other manufacturers.  Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.