ob Title: Payroll Specialist / Payroll Administrator
Location: Louisville, KY
Shift Hours: Day Shift, Full-Time
Pay Rate: $22–$24 per hour

About the Role
Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist/Administrator to join their team. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate will have experience with payroll systems, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees in a multi-state environment

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws

Review and verify timekeeping records, ensuring accuracy of hours worked and deductions

Maintain and update employee payroll information in HRIS and payroll systems

Generate payroll reports for management and accounting as needed

Assist with union or certified payroll reporting, if applicable

Support process improvement initiatives related to payroll efficiency and compliance

Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll policies

Qualifications/Requirements

2+ years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Experience with multi-state payroll processing strongly preferred

Knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements

Proficiency in payroll and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paycor, Paylocity, etc.)

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to meet deadlines and handle sensitive information with discretion