What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Horwitz?
At Horwitz, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. For over 100 years, we’ve been a leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical services, delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive and innovative workplace. Joining our team means working with passionate professionals in a culture built on safety, accountability, professionalism, motivation, curiosity, and a can-do attitude.
We’re committed to your growth with training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Along with competitive benefits—you’ll be part of a company that values its employees and makes a positive impact in the community. Join Horwitz and become part of a legacy of excellence and opportunity.
The Payroll Specialist fulfills the important task of weekly payroll processing and preparation of reports associated with payroll. Duties are completed collaboratively with a departmental team and the role requires you to have a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges while being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated computer software records.
- Investigate and reconcile discrepancies in time and wage submissions.
- Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
- Compute wages and deductions and enter data into computer.
- Process and record weekly Federal and State payroll tax.
- Process certified payrolls.
- Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.
- Record employee updated information, such as tax exemptions, address changes, transfers, pay changes, terminations, etc.
- Prepare utilization reports.
- Prepare union benefit reports and submit payments.
- Complete and submit responses to unemployment claims.
- Complete and submit verification of employment requests and security clearances.
Skills and Education:
- High level of integrity, being honest and ethical and maintaining confidentiality of records.
- Strong attention to detail, being thorough in completing tasks and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration preferred
- 1-3 years payroll experience preferred
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Experience with union payroll is a plus
What Sets Us Apart?
- Industry Leadership: Horwitz is a trusted name known for delivering top-quality solutions.
- Culture: From day one, you’ll feel the support and encouragement of a team that genuinely cares about your success.
- Competitive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, supplemental insurance and competitive PTO.
- Community Impact: Be part of a company that gives back. Our goal is to find charities where at least 92% of the money donated goes directly to the cause. By celebrating shared interests, we create a environment that strengthens both our team and our company.
At Horwitz, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a legacy of excellence and a future filled with opportunity.
