Jobs in Benson, NC

About the role

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for Vulcan Elements employees, including calculating wages, overtime, deductions, and tax withholdings in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. They'll maintain payroll records, resolve discrepancies, and serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding pay, benefits deductions, and related policies. As Vulcan scales its workforce across sites like Durham and the new Benson facility, this role will also help ensure payroll systems and processes stay accurate and compliant through that growth. This role will be located at our Durham, NC location and will move to the Benson, NC office when open and operational.

What you'll bring

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 3+ years of experience processing payroll
• Hands-on experience with payroll software (ADP, Rippling, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar)
• Working knowledge of wage and hour laws, tax withholding requirements, and garnishment procedures
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for reconciliation and reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication skills to resolve employee payroll questions clearly and professionally
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• Experience with payroll tax filings and general ledger reconciliation preferred
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation a plus, but not required
• International payroll experience (e.g., managing payroll across multiple countries, currencies, or working with global EOR/PEO providers) a plus
• preferably in a multi-state or high-volume environment

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