Payroll Specialist

About the Role: As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Your meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and commitment to precision will be vital in delivering error-free payroll services. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment where you can thrive as a payroll professional.

Why You’ll Want to Work Here:

• Core values that we live every day – not just words on a page: We Win Together, Today Not Tomorrow, Performance Not Politics
• Performance Pay directly tied to results – Get what you deserve
• Benefits you will use – Full medical, dental, and vision packages including fully employer paid options
• Secure your financial future – 401(k) with company match

Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for a distributed field-based workforce, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collect and review employee time and attendance records, verifying hours worked and addressing any discrepancies.
• Calculate wages, deductions, and adjustments, such as overtime, commissions, bonuses, and benefits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, including employee information, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, pay stubs, and tax forms to employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax withholding and reporting.
• Reconcile payroll data, investigating and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Stay informed about changes in payroll laws and regulations, keeping our processes up-to-date and compliant.
• Assist with payroll audits, providing necessary documentation and reports.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Collaborate with the field management and HR department to ensure seamless data flow and accuracy of employee information.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of payroll information and maintain data security protocols.

Payroll Specialist Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of payroll principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency in payroll software and familiarity with HRIS systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with employees and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Knowledge of benefits administration and payroll tax regulations is a plus.
• Certification in Payroll (e.g., CPP) or related field is advantageous.

Payroll Specialist Interpersonal Qualifications:

• Customer service focus and mindset, putting our employees and Partners first, with excellent ability to communicate and develop relationships.
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities to improve things both big and small.
• Highly organized, ability to act quickly while still having attention to detail.
• Hold yourself to a higher standard and exhibit a high level of integrity.

Payroll Specialist Preferred Qualifications:

• Speed and scale – Work with a company that operates at the speed of a start up with the investment backing of institutional investors
• We invest in your future – leadership training that directly results into bigger career opportunities
• Learn on the job – continuous education stipends available

About the Company: Since 1946, HL Bowman has remained a family-owned business. Our current Enders team of father-and-son owners, Dennis and Bryan Enders are the second and third generations at our helm. Back in 1946, Herb Bowman started the business with Dennis’s parents. After Herb stepped down due to illness, Dennis’s parents continued the business with the American business dream in their sights—growing it organically with just the two of them. At HL Bowman, we treat both our residential and commercial customers with respect. You are family to us. From our very beginning, we base how we treat you on how we want to be treated. This resonates throughout every aspect of our HL Bowman team—from our phone interactions to our home appointments to our billing.

HL Bowman is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law.