PAYROLL SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO: Sr. Payroll Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistent and timely processing of hourly and nonexempt weekly payroll
• Responsible for accurately processing and tracking labor cost code corrections
• Reviews all employee paid time off requests to ensure compliance with Company policy
• Responsible for ensuring employees are systematically assigned to correct schedules
• Creates new employee schedules within the timekeeping system as approved by the Sr. Vice-President of Operations
• Responsible for ensuring all time worked is systematically assigned and properly approved for proper and timely weekly payroll reporting
• Systematically sets up and tracks child support and garnishments within the payroll system
• Coordinates with Supervisors, Foremen and Managers with regards to employee schedules, paid time off requests, timekeeping and payroll related matters
• Assists with audit data requests as needed
• Maintains compliance with Company policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• 1-5 years Payroll experience
• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, customer service driven
• Excellent attention to detail, organization skills a must
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook a plus
• Working knowledge of Workday system a plus

TOOLS: N/A

DIRECTION EXERCISED: None

DISCRETION EXERCISED: None

LIAISES WITH: Foreman, Supervisors, Managers, Administrative Assistants, Human Resources personnel

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• All candidates must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines:
  • 18 years or older at time of application
  • Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen)
  • No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
  • No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date
  • Willing to submit to a drug screen
  • Willing to submit to a background check
  • Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, +90dB.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.