Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned · 2 days ago
Payroll Specialist
West Henrietta, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$24/hr - $28/hr
2+ years expLewis Services is the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business. They are seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, ensure compliance with regulations, and serve as the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries.
Information Technology
Hiring Manager
Christine Hunt
Responsibilities
Import and export data files across multiple systems
Calculate, process, and report payroll taxes and deductions including garnishments, union dues, and benefits
Prepare certified payrolls and monthly union reports and payments
Prepare and analyze reports, journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support
Maintain knowledge and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Complete required statistical reports for external agencies
Process extra compensation, off-cycle checks, pay adjustments, and stop payments
Partner with HR and other departments to obtain data for time and labor, retro payments, PTO payouts, and vacation payouts
Serve as the primary customer contact for employee payroll questions and issue resolution
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies through data review and analysis
Protect employee confidentiality and uphold payroll data integrity
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or equivalent education and experience
Two to five years of multi-state payroll processing experience
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Access, Word)
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
FPC or CPP certification
Experience with Ultimate Software or JD Edwards Enterprise One
Experience in Canadian payroll
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health, dental, vision, and HSA options
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid training and career development
Company
Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned
Founded in 1938, Lewis has grown to become one of North America’s largest vegetation management companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Compton Kass
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2025-06-11
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