Seasonal Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Temporary Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience processing payroll through Paycom and managing payroll for a diverse workforce that includes seasonal, non-exempt, and exempt employees.

This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, responsiveness, and the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines. Food manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.

Essential Functions

• Process weekly and/or bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time using Paycom.
• Administer payroll for seasonal, hourly (non-exempt), salaried (exempt), and temporary employees.
• Review timecards, attendance records, pay adjustments, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll-related transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Audit payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
• Run, analyze, and distribute payroll, labor, attendance, and compliance reports from Paycom.
• Support payroll-related onboarding and employee data maintenance as needed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee and management payroll inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Maintain payroll records with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and Operations teams to resolve payroll issues and ensure accurate employee records.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, year-end activities, and special projects as assigned.
• Support audits and provide payroll documentation when requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with Paycom Payroll and Reporting.
• Experience processing payroll for seasonal, non-exempt, and exempt employees.
• Ability to generate, interpret, and analyze reports within Paycom.
• Solid understanding of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional, and responsive approach to employee and management inquiries.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Dependable, organized, and highly accountable.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting high-volume payroll environments.
• Familiarity with shift differentials, overtime calculations, seasonal workforce management, and manufacturing labor reporting.

Working Conditions

• Onsite position; remote work is not available.
• Office environment within a plant; subject to loud noise, dust, steam, etc.
• Must be able to lift files up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• We are seeking a payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, service, and meeting deadlines while providing outstanding support to employees and management.