Payroll Clerk | Jackson, MS

Description

Stribling Equipment and Empire Truck Sales stand out as two of the most esteemed dealers in the Southeast. With the dependable quality of renowned brands such as John Deere offered by Stribling and Freightliner/Western Star represented by Empire, we are strategically poised for ongoing growth as we expand our market presence. Due to our continued growth, we seek to hire an experienced Payroll Clerk to join our team.

Summary: The Payroll Clerk will be responsible for processing payroll for eight hundred-plus employees across multiple states and locations. The Payroll Clerk will assist with processing and managing leaves of absence, onboarding employees, maintaining personnel records, and troubleshooting employee-related matters for payroll & benefits inquiries.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll.
• Responsible for ensuring proper flow and maintenance of pre and post-payroll/HR detailed reports.
• Monitors the submissions of approved timesheets and ensures valid data transfers to/from Paycom payroll.
• Ensure accuracy of timesheets; track and enter deductions, process special payment requests, and verify compliance with company policies and federal/state/local regulations.
• Handle employee complaints and analyze/solve employee payroll issues. Adjust errors and issue corrections where necessary.
• Act as liaison with Paycom payroll on troubleshooting and solving Payroll or HR system issues.
• Prepare source documentation needed for new hires, payroll changes, status, and/or benefits.
• Support benefits administration tasks to include employee inquiries and the annual open enrollment cycle.
• Manage and assess requests for information and prepare complex or sensitive internal and external correspondence.
• Record maintenance and control: personnel and payroll.
• May provide administrative support to the HR Department.
• Participate in special projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully.

• Experience working with payroll systems, Paycom preferred.
• Understanding of benefits administration.
• Solid knowledge of employment/payroll laws.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Solid time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• High level of attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience performing payroll for hourly and salaried employees; multi-state.
• Prior experience with multi-state tax withholdings, garnishments, employee verifications, reconciling hours & wages, etc.
• Experience working with HR systems and their various transactions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Advanced MS Excel skills are preferred with knowledge of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and functions.

Benefits: 

• Competitive Wages
• In-House Training
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Advancement Opportunities

Stribling Equipment, Empire Truck Sales, and S&G Financial promote a safe and drug-free workplace. The successful candidate must pass all pre-employment screenings, which include a background check, MVR, and drug test upon offer acceptance.

Stribling Equipment, LLC, Empire Truck Sales, LLC, and S&G Financial are Equal Opportunity Employers