08700A- Technician, Payroll
SUMMARY: We are seeking a meticulous Payroll Technician to play a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a workforce of 1,350+ employees across multiple states. This position requires strong payroll knowledge and a solid understanding of regulations governing both union and non-union populations. Experience with Dayforce is strongly preferred but not required.
The ideal candidate brings precision, sound judgment, and a commitment to data integrity—recognizing that every paycheck represents a real employee relying on accuracy and timeliness.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule using Dayforce
- Review and audit timecards, pay codes, PTO, and sick time to ensure data integrity
- Process new hires, terminations, retro pay, commissions, and bonuses
- Handle payroll corrections, off-cycle checks, and pay adjustments
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour laws, and company policies
- Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries with professionalism and accuracy
- Support payroll reporting, internal and external audits, and record retention requirements
- Partner with HR to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Manage end-to-end garnishment processing, including new setups, ongoing maintenance, and terminations
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and employee data at all times
- Support process improvement initiatives
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Strong working knowledge of FLSA, overtime calculations, and wage and hour laws
- High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on Dayforce payroll experience
- Component pay or complex pay structure experience
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
- Experience supporting union payroll populations