Payroll Specialist
Quick Summary
Commerce,
For over 80 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest, you’ll enjoy the advantages of learning proven methods of success, a proactive approach, and having fun while earning what you’re worth with a lot of really awesome people.
Department: Corporate Human Resources
Employment Type: Full-Time / ON-SITE ONLY
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Process accurate, timely bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for salaried, hourly, and commissioned employees using Paycom.
- →Manage end-to-end payroll operations, including workflow oversight to ensure all processing deadlines are met.
- →Review and validate timecards, earnings, overtime, paid leave, holiday pay, accruals, and separation payouts prior to payroll submission.
- →Reconcile payroll data before transmission and validate post-payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- →Process off-cycle payrolls, including manual checks for terminations, bonuses, retroactive pay, and payroll adjustments.
- →Ensure accurate calculation, compliance, and processing of wage garnishments and other statutory deductions.
- →Maintain payroll records, check registers, and recurring reports covering wages, taxes, benefits, deductions, and garnishments.
- →Conduct data integrity reviews, including 401(k) deferral elections, loans, and related deductions.
- →Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals, and related reporting in partnership with Finance.
- →Prepare, audit, and submit quarter-end and year-end payroll filings, including Forms W-2, W-2c, and 941.
- →Support internal and external audits, including workers’ compensation, 401(k), and general payroll audits.
- →Execute time and attendance processing and collaborate with leaders to resolve discrepancies.
- →Respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll inquiries and issue resolution.
- →Partner with Human Resources and Benefits to ensure accurate setup and maintenance of employee data, benefits, and deductions.
- →Develop ad-hoc payroll, financial, and operational reports as needed.
- →Document payroll procedures and maintain payroll best practices, controls, and compliance standards.
- →Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- →Maintain professional expertise through ongoing education, training, and engagement with payroll and HR best practices.
In this role, you’ll be expected to sit, stand, talk, and listen regularly. There may also be occasional lifting of office supplies and products, up to 10 pounds.
- This is a full-time position. The standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Requirements
~1 min read- 3+ years payroll experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical Thinker and problem-solving skills
- Reliable and Collaborative
- Customer Service Oriented
- Technically curious and competent
- Analytical Skills
- Experience with HRIS Management/payroll software. Paycom Preferred
- Payroll laws and regulations, Federal and State
- Proficient in Excel; VLOOKUP’s & pivot tables
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree is desired but relevant experience will also be considered
- Innovation to create seamless processes in payroll efficiency
- Familiarity with GL posting & understanding payroll impact on financials
- Experience using Paycom is a plus
What We Offer
~1 min readBecause at Ernest, your career isn’t just a job, it’s a journey. We’re a connected, values-driven culture that celebrates growth, collaboration, and bringing your full self to work. From spontaneous team celebrations to supporting your professional development, we’re committed to creating a place where people thrive.
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Ernest is a nationwide company, but did you know that our humble roots started in a Los Angeles garage? Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to customized service. Even after decades of delivering great packaging to our customers, that commitment has never changed. We always find the best solution to fit our customers’ needs, even if we have to invent it!
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- April 14, 2026
- First seen
- April 14, 2026
- Last seen
- April 29, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 15
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- April 29, 2026
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