Payroll Specialist

About the Role

At RJ Young, our people are at the heart of what we do—and making sure they’re paid accurately and on time is an important part of taking care of our team. We’re looking for a detail-oriented, dependable Payroll Specialist who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and helping others. In this role, you’ll be an important part of our payroll team, supporting payroll processing, calculating sales commissions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting employees with questions about their pay.

Responsibilities

• Compiling payroll information, including hours worked, attendance, mileage, reimbursements, and other payroll-related data
• Entering payroll information and carefully reviewing it for accuracy
• Calculating sales commissions
• Preparing semi-monthly payroll for sales representatives
• Providing employees with accurate pay information and responding to payroll questions by phone and email
• Staying up to date on company commission rules and compensation guidelines
• Maintaining a working knowledge of our payroll software
• Handling confidential requests with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Supporting additional payroll functions and projects as needed
• Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality at all times

Requirements

• Detail-oriented – You take pride in producing thorough, accurate work
• Adaptable – You can adjust when priorities, responsibilities, or circumstances change
• Proactive – You anticipate needs and take initiative rather than waiting to be asked
• A strong communicator – You can explain information clearly and confidently to employees
• Comfortable with technology – You’re confident using computers and learning software systems
• Calm under pressure – You can stay focused and effective when deadlines and workloads increase
• Organized and accountable – You can manage multiple priorities while following through on commitments
• Analytical and people-focused – You enjoy working with numbers while also providing a positive experience for employees
• High school diploma (required)
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Previous sales experience (preferred)

Schedule

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position working in a professional office environment. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional after-hours work during payroll weeks when needed. No travel is required.