Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Pella, Iowa (hybrid)

The Payroll Specialist performs a full range of payroll processing activities, including calculating wage and overtime payments, payroll adjustments, and processing transfers and terminations. The position of Payroll Specialist requires frequent interaction with both internal and external customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist:

• Prepare and run the payroll process and reports for all payroll cycles. This includes weekly and biweekly pay cycles and any special cycle necessary for bonuses, etc.
• Review the time and attendance system, determine and correct out-of-balance situations, calculate military and jury duty pay, and process garnishments & levies.
• Post changes in the pay and tax status and miscellaneous changes.
• Enter and set up miscellaneous deductions and reimbursements, including auctions, logo store, etc.
• Assists other payroll department team members during vacations and work overloads as needed.
• Test and implement enhancements to HR/Payroll HCM system.
• Responsible for special projects and research as assigned.
• Willingness and desire to learn federal and state payroll laws.
• Be motivated to learn, document, cross-train and improve processes.
• Embrace working together as part of the payroll team but also motivated to work independently.
• Solid analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Education and/or Experience

An associate’s degree with two to three years of experience, or non-degreed with 5+ years of payroll experience. Knowledge of garnishments preferred.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to think through and complete calculations to ensure accuracy. Ability to efficiently analyze results and identify errors.

Computer Skills

Efficient with Advanced Excel, Word, and OneNote. Comfortable with creating and understanding Excel formulas. UKG Dimensions, Oracle Fusion and Service Now experience is beneficial.

About Pella Corporation

As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?