Payroll Specialist

The House of LaRose is a beverage distribution company located in Brecksville, Ohio. The House of LaRose has been in business for over 84 years, selling and distributing beer, wine, and non-alcoholic products to over 5,500 customers in nine Northeastern counties. We are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team.

This position is responsible for processing payroll and maintaining all files and data relating to personnel records, Paid Time Off, Workers Compensation, OSHA, FMLA, COBRA, Child Support, Wage Garnishments, Health, Life/LTD and 401(k).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile payroll data such as hours worked, sales commissions, incentives, taxes, insurance and union dues to be withheld, from time card and other records.
• Input daily, weekly, and holiday schedules
• Monthly payroll accrual
• Create and run payroll reports
• Maintain payroll data for union employees including union dues, fees, contract rate, probationary periods, etc.
• Review wages computed and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Record changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage for each employee to update master payroll records.
• Prorate payroll expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records.
• Calculate and update vacation time for all hourly and salary employees.
• Process Health, Life, Long Term Disability and 401(k) enrollments, maintains employee census, and prepares bills for payment.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and end of the year payroll reports.
• Process individual salary/rate adjustments or other changes affecting employee payroll status including new hires, terminations, paid or unpaid leaves of absence, payroll taxes and related actions.
• Verify employee earnings including overtime, shift differentials and incentives.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and files.
• Answer employee questions on paid time off and payroll related issues.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality on all work matters.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent education from two-year College
• Three to five years related experience.
• Excellent attention to detail is a must
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PDF.
• Ability to quickly learn new payroll systems (Paychex Flex)
• Previous union payroll experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25