Payroll Specialist

Pella Windows & Doors of North Carolina and Southwest Virginia

Payroll Specialist processing weekly, biweekly, and special payroll cycles for Pella Corporation. Managing adjustments, garnishments, tax changes, and HCM system enhancements in a hybrid role.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timePella • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including calculations, garnishments, and compliance with federal and state payroll laws. Proficient in utilizing HR/Payroll HCM systems and advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingAdvanced Excel ProficiencyGarnishments KnowledgeHR/Payroll HCM System ImplementationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll CalculationsTime and Attendance ReviewGarnishment ProcessingExcel FormulasData Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

UKG DimensionsOracle FusionService NowMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OneNote

Industry Keywords

Federal Payroll LawsState Payroll LawsPayroll ReportsSpecial Payroll CyclesCross-Training

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and run payroll processes and reports for weekly, biweekly, and special payroll cycles
Review time and attendance systems and correct out-of-balance situations
Calculate military and jury duty pay
Process garnishments and levies
Post pay, tax status, and miscellaneous changes
Enter and set up miscellaneous deductions and reimbursements
Assist payroll team members during vacations and work overloads
Test and implement enhancements to the HR/Payroll HCM system
Handle special projects and research as assigned
Document, cross-train, and improve payroll processes
Interact frequently with internal and external customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree with two to three years of experience, or non-degreed with 5+ years of payroll experience
Knowledge of garnishments preferred
Ability to complete payroll calculations accurately
Ability to efficiently analyze results and identify errors
Proficiency with Advanced Excel, Word, and OneNote
Comfortable creating and understanding Excel formulas
UKG Dimensions, Oracle Fusion and Service Now experience is beneficial
Willingness to learn federal and state payroll laws
Solid analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Individualized talent development plans
Cross-functional experiences
Opportunities for career advancement
Personal and professional development