AKG of America ยท 5 hours ago
Payroll Specialist (Bilingual)
Mebane, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAKG of America is seeking a meticulous and dedicated Payroll Specialist I to join their team. The role involves leading the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payrolls, ensuring compliance with tax and labor regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the employee payroll experience.
Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Renee Daniels, MBA
Responsibilities
Execute biweekly and off-cycle payrolls in accordance with payroll calendars and organizational policies
Use standardized checklists to ensure accurate payroll execution and full compliance documentation
Maintain audit-ready payroll records and ensure accurate tax filings in line with federal, state, and local timelines
Collaborate with HR and Benefits to correctly process new hires, terminations, deductions, and variable compensation
Review timecards, resolve discrepancies, and escalate payroll issues as appropriate
Reconcile Paid Time Off (PTO) balances and maintain accurate accruals
Administer the Points and Attendance (PA) program with supervisors to ensure compliance
Provide payroll data and reporting to support HR and Finance functions
Respond to inquiries including garnishments, verifications of employment, unemployment claims, and other requests
Participate in testing and deploying system enhancements in payroll or HRIS platforms
Conduct regular audits to identify payroll errors and compliance risks
Prepare documentation for internal and external audits
Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and standards; pursue continuous learning in this area
Partner with HR, Benefits, and Operations to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment with company policies
Support site leaders in timecard approvals and enforce timekeeping policies
Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with payroll legislation and trends
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in accounting, HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5 years of payroll processing experience in a multi-state and/or multi-FEIN environment
Proficient with payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity, ADP, or UKG) and Microsoft Excel
Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and payroll best practices
Demonstrated discretion with sensitive data, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines
Bilingual (Spanish/English) required to support communication across diverse employee populations
Preferred
Experience managing payroll tax filings and reconciliations
Payroll or HR certification (CPP, FPC, PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus
Company
AKG of America
AKG Group has become a leading producer of heat exchangers. Our group of companies is financially stable, creative & expanding.
Founded in 1981Mebane, North Carolina, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexander Gress
CFO
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