Job Description
Opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Louisville, KY
We are looking for a detail-oriented Equipment Provided Payroll Specialist to join our finance department. As a leader in the equipment rental industry, we pride ourselves on our fleet and our team. We are seeking an experienced professional to manage payroll operations, ensuring our mobile workforce and office staff are compensated accurately and on time.
Our Culture:
At Apex Heavy Machinery Rentals, we value integrity, precision, and safety. We provide top-tier equipment to our clients and top-tier support to our employees. This role offers the chance to work in a modern, fast-paced environment with a team that is passionate about what they do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for a diverse workforce of over 150 employees, including hourly operators and salaried management.
- Ensure accurate calculation of commissions, overtime, and equipment-specific pay differentials.
- Maintain strict compliance with Kentucky state and federal payroll regulations.
- Process and file quarterly and annual tax returns and payroll tax filings.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries regarding pay stubs, deductions, and tax documents.
- Collaborate with the HR team to resolve discrepancies in timekeeping and employee data.
- Implement and maintain payroll software best practices to ensure data security.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in payroll processing, preferably within the construction, rental, or heavy machinery industry.
- Proficient in using ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS platforms.
- Strong understanding of FLSA regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax reporting requirements.
- Excellent analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred.
- Experience with garnishments and complex benefit deductions is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end payroll process for over 150 employees.
- Ensure accurate calculation of commissions and equipment-related pay differentials.
- Maintain strict compliance with KY and federal payroll regulations.
- Process and file quarterly and annual tax returns and payroll tax filings.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries regarding pay stubs and deductions.
- Collaborate with HR to resolve discrepancies in timekeeping and employee data.
- Implement and maintain payroll software best practices.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in payroll processing.
- Proficient in using ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS platforms.
- Strong understanding of FLSA regulations and wage and hour laws.
- Excellent analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
- Experience with garnishments and complex benefit deductions is a plus.