Payroll Specialist

Location: Columbus, Nebraska

Company: Camaco

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

Camaco is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to process accurate, timely payroll for more than 700 hourly employees in a manufacturing environment. This role works with timekeeping records, payroll systems, and internal teams to resolve pay issues and support compliance with company policies and applicable requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payroll for more than 700 hourly manufacturing employees.

Review timekeeping data, attendance, shift differentials, overtime, and other pay adjustments for accuracy.

Enter and maintain payroll information in Workday.

Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly.

Coordinate with Human Resources, Finance, and manufacturing operations to ensure accurate payroll inputs.

Maintain confidential payroll records and follow established controls and procedures.

Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.

Stay current on payroll procedures and applicable wage-and-hour requirements.

Qualifications

At least 2 years of payroll processing experience.

At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

At least 2 years of experience using Workday for payroll or related HR/payroll processes.

Experience processing hourly payroll for a large employee population preferred.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with spreadsheets and payroll reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting payroll for 700 or more employees.

Familiarity with multiple shifts, overtime calculations, and manufacturing timekeeping practices.

Experience assisting with payroll audits and process improvements.