Payroll Specialist & Data Analyst

Summary/Objective

The Payroll Specialist provides administrative and operational support primarily for payroll and other accounting-related functions. The payroll specialist will be responsible for processing weekly payroll for over approximately 100 associates at multiple sites, including managing the piece rate calculations and billing. This position will also support creating and maintaining site KPI’s through creating charts in Microsoft Excel. Also, this position will support various accounting functions, answering daily payroll questions, and providing excellent customer service.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Normal hours of 7:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required as needed including evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the primary resource for the weekly processing of all associate payroll at multiple locations


• Understanding of the pay/bill process


• Understanding of how the pay/bill process interacts with Bullhorn


• Handles daily payroll with branch personnel and associates


• Assists with general accounting duties


• Assist in maintaining site KPIs


• Creates standard operating procedures for payroll and essential back office functions


• Position will also assist in site Bullhorn functions such as Job Placement & Placement Approvals, Job Creation and Job Transfers

Competencies

• Customer/Client Focus


• Communication Proficiency


• Detailed oriented


• Flexibility


• Technical Capacity


• Organizational Skills


• Initiative


• Problem Solving/Analysis


• Teamwork


• Thoroughness

Required Competencies for all MAU Staff

• Ethical Conduct


• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma 


• 3-5 years of Payroll Experience


• Experience with Bullhorn


• Accounting experience a plus


• Excellent customer service skills


• Attention to detail


• Ability to use Microsoft Office


• Ability to manage multiple tasks

Preferred Education and Experience

• Technical degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred


• Bullhorn Experience


• Kronos Experience

Supervisory Responsibility

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities.  The highest performers will be team players.

Career Path Progression from this position

Payroll Supervisor

Accountant

Work Environment or Working Conditions

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Will have to spend some time on the floor to talk to associates so steel toe shoes and the use of PPE will also be required.

Physical Demands 

This position may require the following to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Ability to lift 5- 20lbs periodically and 50lbs on occasion 

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 4 hours 

• Ability to climb stairs multiple times a day 

• Ability to sit for up to 4 hours 

Travel 

• Travel is not required for this position. 

EEO Statement 
MAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, protected Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.