Payroll & HRIS Specialist

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.


• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.


• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Payroll & HRIS Specialist Specialist is responsible for the administration, optimization, and integrity of Mead Lumber’s HRIS (UKG) and end-to-end payroll processing. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for payroll, HRIS configuration, compliance, reporting, and system-driven process improvement.

This position works closely with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Safety, IT, and location managers to troubleshoot issues, improve workflows, and implement system-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

Location: This position is an on-site position located at our Shared Services Office in Columbus, NE or Omaha, NE.

• Process bi-weekly payrolls for multi-state employee populations


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage-and-hour and payroll tax regulations


• Manage complex payroll scenarios including commissions, bonuses, garnishments, retro pay, and manual checks


• Oversee payroll tax filings, deposits, year-end reporting, and reconciliations


• Serve as payroll subject matter expert for audits (401(k), ESOP, workers’ compensation, financial
  audits)

• Administer all UKG modules including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, and Onboarding


• Configure workflows, fields, security roles, and system rules to support business needs


• Test and implement UKG weekly patches, monthly enhancements, and quarterly releases


• Monitor system performance and proactively identify issues that could impact payroll or compliance

• Maintain accurate employee data impacting pay, benefits, PTO, eligibility, and compliance


• Develop and maintain standard and ad hoc reports for leadership and regulatory needs


• Support ACA reporting, headcount analysis, turnover metrics, leave usage, and workforce analytics


• Ensure consistent data flow between HRIS modules and integrated vendors

• Manage integrations and file feeds with benefit vendors, retirement/ESOP providers, background checks, LMS, and other third parties


• Serve as primary point of contact with UKG and payroll-related vendors


• Troubleshoot integration errors to prevent payroll, benefits, or reporting disruptions

• Provide system and payroll training to HR team members and field users


• Develop job aids, process documentation, and training materials


• Identify opportunities to automate processes, reduce manual work, and mitigate risk


• Stay current on payroll regulations and UKG best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.


• 4+ years of combined payroll and HRIS experience in a multi-location environment


• Strong preference for UKG experience, or other HRIS System.


• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred or willingness to obtain.


• Advanced knowledge of payroll processing and compliance.


• Strong HRIS configuration, reporting, and troubleshooting skills


• High attention to detail with the ability to see system-level impacts


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills


• CPP preferred or willingness to obtain

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.  We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below: 

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  Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  
  


• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD


• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD


• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401(k) Plan


• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs


• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.