Who we are and what we value:

ECMD is 100% employee owned with a mission to improve the lives of our employees. Founded by innovative entrepreneurs who created the modern building materials global supply chain, their passion and integrity remain the fabric of our culture. ECMD's culture is rooted in small-town, rural, southern values…we keep it real, honest, and down to earth.

ECMD partners with big-box retail and pro lumber yards customers nationwide to provide a world-class supply chain to builders, remodelers, finish carpenters, and consumers with the materials needed to complete simple projects to dream houses. By leveraging technology and the team's passion for its customers, ECMD has built a strategic integrated portfolio of 8 operating divisions: EastCoast Mouldings, Klumb Forest Products, Crown Heritage Stairs, ECMD Distribution, Arndt & Herman Building Products, Clifton Moulding Co., Madison Lumber and Falls City Lumber.

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This position will be responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll while maintaining employee payroll records and responding to payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate will have prior payroll experience, exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion. Previous experience using ADP payroll systems is strongly preferred.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll and maintaining payroll-related employee information. This position reviews payroll data for accuracy, processes employee changes and deductions, assists with resolving payroll discrepancies, and maintains appropriate payroll records.

Essential Functions:

This position requires that the employee perform all essential functions as assigned by the HR management which shall include the following.

1. Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including reviewing employee hours, pay changes, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related information for all locations.
2. Review payroll data for accuracy and investigate and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
3. Manages employee garnishment process.
4. Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, direct deposit information, tax elections, and other payroll changes.
5. Process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
6. Review timekeeping information and work with managers and employees to resolve missing or inaccurate time records.
7. Respond to employee questions regarding paychecks, deductions, taxes, direct deposits, and other payroll matters.
8. Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
9. Support year-end payroll activities.
10. Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll, compensation, and personal information.
11. Serve as a knowledgeable resource regarding payroll processes and practices.
12. Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
13. Such other duties and assignments that shall be made from time to time to employee from any member of the Company's management.

Requirements:

1. Work overtime, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather when necessary.
2. Live within a reasonable commuting distance to the Corporate Office.
3. Ability to communicate and work effectively with employees and managers at all levels of the organization.
4. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and multiple priorities.
5. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications along with strong and accurate typing (keying) skills.
6. Work with confidential files, documents, and reports without disclosure as to their contents or information.
7. Strong knowledge of ADP HR/Payroll systems and experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment.
8. Willingness for continued growth and expanded capabilities within the role.

Physical Demands:

1. Requires ordinary conversation, hearing, and visual acuity.
2. Bend and squat occasionally.
3. Sit and navigate about the office.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement Pay
• Other benefits include access to medical, dental, vision, life and disability starting after 90 days
• 401k
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)