Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will provide input and support for all steps required to ensure “zero defect” of the weekly payroll cycle; having arears of strength in the payroll end-end processing, while obtaining knowledge in other arears for growth. Specialist will communicate with various team members, business partners, and outfitters through written and/or collaborative verbal opportunities.  Ensure payroll is consistently accurate and timely while maintaining a focus on providing quality customer service by responding to and resolving payroll-related inquiries in a timely manner, providing follow-up communication, as necessary. 

• Input, review, and audit timekeeping and other payroll-related records
• Knowledgeable in Kronos and the system functionality. Efficiently understand the existing entries, inputs requirements, audits, reporting and approval for timekeeping system.
• Process special or exception items including variable rates, tips, reversals, voids, deductions, and other activities with minimal oversite.
• Audit ensuring data accuracy for new hire, job change, salary actions, termination, and other payroll and employment related documents as received to the payroll department for expected paycheck results.
• Audit and communicate results to the appropriate Supervisor/Manager to ensure timely updates related to missing time punches, time-off request, and time clock schedules.
• Support with on-cycle, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls on weekly basis ensuring timeliness and accuracy for: time file batches, historical/retro activities, termination payments, adjustments, and supplemental payments Ensure payroll registers, reports and variance are correct and approved by manager before final calculation and submission for gross to net calculation.
• Support maintaining all updates and documents related to Payroll audits, workflows, and procedures.
• Support OSV and Freshservice cases and resolution of payroll related tickets to achieve timely resolutions.
• Receive, review, and input for processing of Garnishments and Lien documents complying with all Federal and State Laws for payments and required response(s); ensure that OSV can appropriately deduct and pay recipient appropriately.
• Monitors payroll production errors and proactively share and update SOPs for review and approval by management with any improvement methods.

• Additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate degree in HR, Accounting or Business Administration preferred, or an equivalent combination of education/experience required.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• 1+ years Payroll experience within a complex, high volume, multi-state payroll system required.
• 1-2 years’ experience with Workday payroll or other HCM.
• 1-2 years’ experience required UKG-Kronos system.
• Experience in a retail environment preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge payroll processes including data entry, pay calculations, garnishments, tax, benefits, multi-state taxation rules, gross net manual calculation, final pay requirements, wage and hour laws, etc.
• Proven ability to maintain accuracy and timeliness of all payroll related functions.
• Advanced Excel skills and Workday payroll processes.
• Quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately under deadline pressure.
• Ability to understand and track missing and/or required payroll components.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information reviewed and processed.
• Proven ability to maintain accuracy and timeliness of all payroll related functions. 
• Ability to understand, calculate, and explain complex calculations and figures.

• Not Applicable

• Regular computer work, sitting, and standing
• Seldom to never lifting up to 50lbs

Understand and be able to carry out any of the Payroll Standard Operating Procedures for the End-to End processing.  Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor.  End results are reviewed by supervisor.

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [email protected].

Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.  Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [email protected].