Payroll Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Process and administer payroll transactions, including calculating wages and commissions, evaluating paid time off, entering payroll data, and maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Maintain teammate payroll records, managing information changes, tax withholding, and deductions.
• Perform system record maintenance tasks such as new hire setup, tax form processing, timekeeping input, benefits setup, terminations, garnishments, and other related tasks.
• Respond to teammate inquiries and communicate with leadership on errors or questions to ensure accurate and timely payment.

Payroll Review, Reconciliation and Compliance

• Review and verify payroll data for completeness and accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll-related reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of all payroll-related information and records.

General

• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Prior experience in a payroll processing role.

Additional Qualifications

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and an ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with tax laws and regulations related to payroll processing preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll software and related systems a plus.

Key Competencies

• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement across teams, systems, or processes, and takes ownership in designing and implementing effective, forward-thinking solutions.
• Sets and upholds high personal and professional standards, consistently seeking ways to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality in all areas of responsibility.
• Operates with a strong sense of personal accountability, demonstrating resilience and optimism while continuously evaluating and refining performance to drive results.
• Applies deep subject matter knowledge and critical thinking to solve complex problems, streamline operations, and contribute to sustainable organizational success.
• Buys into Buckle’s mission and values, safeguarding confidential and proprietary information while considering long-term business impact.
• Demonstrates unwavering integrity in all actions, consistently upholding Buckle policies, procedures, and Buckle’s Code of Ethics, even in challenging or ambiguous situations.