Payroll Specialist

When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products.“Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain, Chairman Join the Teknor Apex Team and you will enjoy many perks and benefits:Hybrid work schedule. In office on two days a week work from home 3 days a week!Medical, Dental, and Vision with extremely LOW deductiblesLow-cost insurance plan - 85% paid by the companyWellness program to earn substantial discounts for medical premiumsUp to 7% Employer Contribution to 401KPaid Vacation and Paid HolidaysEmployee Recognition Program - earn points to purchase a wide variety of amazing products The Payroll Specialist is responsible for preparing and processing all weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls, and the maintenance and processing of our timekeeping system and payroll reporting processes. The Payroll Specialist also serves as a resource for employees with payroll and timekeeping questions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Communicate with Managers and Supervisors to resolve timesheet issues.Extract hours from timekeeping system and import into payroll system.Import incentives, short term disability, adjustments, etc. into payroll system.Calculate short term disability payments and retro payments.Reconcile job changes that impact pay between timekeeping and payroll systems.Perform audits on payroll results.Transmit direct deposit and 401k files to bank and recordkeeper.On an as needed basis, prepare manual checks.Transmit state, federal tax liabilities, and wage garnishments to payment services vendor.Stays current with payroll and timekeeping laws.Acts as backup for supervisor.Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Position requires 2 - 3 years of payroll experience.Clear communication skills.Strong time management & computer skills. Excel skills a must.Effective problem solving skills.Vocational or business skills. High school or vocational school degree required. The stated pay range is based on a national-average location. Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills and location.