Payroll Coordinator

Job Summary

This role processes end-to-end weekly payroll for all employees while maintaining strict confidentiality and data security. Additionally, this position cross-trains on employee benefits and provides ongoing administrative support to the Benefit Coordinator and the Payroll & Benefits Manager as needed. Must also abide by Company Safety programs and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process the weekly payroll accurately and efficiently, from timecard collection to final payroll verification and payment distribution.
• Audit timesheets for accuracy, calculating gross wages, overtime, and shift differentials.
• Process and manage deductions, including taxes, wage garnishments, and benefits contributions. Reconcile payroll data, research any discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain absolute discretion, handling sensitive employee data and payroll operations securely.
• Ensure all payroll and personal identifiable information is kept private and compliant with company privacy policies.
• Crosstrain on various company benefits programs, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Serve as an efficient backup and support resource for the Benefit Coordinator.
• Assist with open enrollment, new hire benefit orientations, and employee benefits inquiries.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and related payroll issues.
• Resolve employee concerns with a high degree of empathy, professionalism, and customer focus. Maintain organized digital and physical payroll records for audits and reporting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

• Associates degree in related discipline;
• two years’ experience working with payroll and accounting; or
• equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

• This is a confidential employee who must be able to maintain confidentiality of employee records
• Solid understanding of business/accounting math skills required.
• Must be able to work with numbers and dates to complete reports with ability to identify and correct errors in a variety of mathematical computations.
• Bilingual skills helpful but not necessary—Spanish/English.
• Must be able to present ideas in user friendly language.
• Must have working experience of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to operate office equipment that support the payroll process—10 key adding machine, computer, typewriter, fax and envelop stuffer.
• ERP software experience such as Lawson or SAP will be helpful.
• Must be able to arrange work schedule to accommodate employee meetings that may be earlier or later than normal working hours.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be flexible and able to prioritize and juggle multiple issues simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Must be able to work overtime as required during peak seasons and busy project cycles to meet business needs.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated and directed.
• Must understand the need to work in a team-oriented, collaborative, and confidential work environment focusing on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical manuals, procedural documentation and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before small groups of employees of organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment

• Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications.
• Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.

Contact Information

• Phone: Call us at 402-434-1212
• Email: nebcoinfo@nebcoinc.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

including disabled and veterans.

Additional Resources

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