Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Salary:

At Horwitz, we dont just offer jobswe build careers. For over 100 years, weve been a leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical services, delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive and innovative workplace. Joining our team means working with passionate professionals in a culture built on safety, accountability, professionalism, motivation, curiosity, and a can-do attitude.

Were committed to your growth with training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Along with competitive benefitsyoull be part of a company that values its employees and makes a positive impact in the community. Join Horwitz and become part of a legacy of excellence and opportunity.

The Payroll Specialist fulfills the important task of weekly payroll processing and preparation of reports associated with payroll. Duties are completed collaboratively with a departmental team and the role requires you to have a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges while being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated computer software records.

Investigate and reconcile discrepancies in time and wage submissions.

Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.

Compute wages and deductions and enter data into computer.

Process and record weekly Federal and State payroll tax.

Process certified payrolls.

Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.

Record employee updated information, such as tax exemptions, address changes, transfers, pay changes, terminations, etc.

Prepare utilization reports.

Prepare union benefit reports and submit payments.

Complete and submit responses to unemployment claims.

Complete and submit verification of employment requests and security clearances.

Skills and Education:

High level of integrity, being honest and ethical and maintaining confidentiality of records.

Strong attention to detail, being thorough in completing tasks and maintaining high level of accuracy.

Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration preferred

1-3 years payroll experience preferred

Intermediate Excel skills

Experience with union payroll is a plus

What Sets Us Apart?

Industry Leadership: Horwitz is a trusted name known for delivering top-quality solutions.

Culture: From day one, youll feel the support and encouragement of a team that genuinely cares about your success.

Competitive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, supplemental insurance and competitive PTO.

Community Impact: Be part of a company that gives back. Our goal is to find charities where at least 92% of the money donated goes directly to the cause. By celebrating shared interests, we create a environment that strengthens both our team and our company.

At Horwitz, youre not just joining a companyyoure joining a legacy of excellence and a future filled with opportunity.

Full-time