Payroll Specialist

About the role

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources department. The Payroll Specialist supports accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role ensures precise calculation and distribution of wages, taxes, deductions, and benefits, while maintaining comprehensive payroll records and resolving payroll-related inquiries. The Payroll Specialist collaborates closely with Human Resources and Finance to support audits and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Precisely calculate and distribute wages, taxes, deductions, and benefits.
• Maintain comprehensive payroll records.
• Resolve payroll-related inquiries.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance to support audits and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• One of the following education and experience combinations:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 1 year of payroll experience;
• Associates degree in a related field with 2 years of payroll experience;
• Advanced degree in a non-related field with 3+ years of payroll experience.
• A High School Diploma with 6+ years of payroll experience.
• Proven computer skills using a payroll/HRIS system.
• An active driver’s license.

Benefits

• Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year).
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability.
• 401K + Employer Contribution.
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.