Payroll Specialist

CSM Companies, Inc., located in Madison, WI, is seeking a talented individual to take on the Payroll Specialist position! This position is ideal for those who enjoy working in a busy, professional environment. Excellent benefits offered. Responsibilities include managing and processing the accurate bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for all employees. CSM values their employees and strives to offer opportunities for professional growth.

Summary:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for approximately 1,000+ employees across multiple states. This role supports weekly payroll processing for bi-weekly North and South pay cycles, ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws, benefits deductions, and internal controls. The Payroll Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and partners closely with Operations, Accounting, and Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and process bi-weekly payrolls for hourly, salaried and commissioned employees.
• Review and validate timecards, overtime, commission and pay differentials.
• Process off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, commissions, and final pay.
• Ensure payroll deadlines and cutoff schedules are met.
• Ensure proper audit systems are in place to account for accurate pay and benefit changes.

Duties:

• Process payroll changes including, but not limited to, new hires, terminations, internal transfers, garnishments, manual checks, leave request, various payroll deductions, etc.
• Process garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders
• Ensure compliance with and follow controls to achieve an error free payroll and detect any discrepancies before they appear on an employee's check or impact payroll
• Generate a variety of routine reports relating to payroll, time, paid leave, etc.
• Manage and maintain payments for employee cash reimbursements and expense reports for credit card reconciliation
• Evaluate process and reporting improvements as needed
• Problem solve and respond to employee's payroll questions
• Assist with W-2 questions and corrections
• Prepare payroll, headcount, overtime, and turnover reports
• Partner with Operations on timekeeping accuracy
• Escalate payroll issues and risks to leadership
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Other duties as required