Payroll Specialist

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

The payroll specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of corporate-wide payroll and providing excellent customer service to all employees regarding payroll questions. Each specialist has a dedicated vertical or group of customers, plus additional responsibilities such as garnishments, 401k support or other payroll related functions.  Kenco has employee populations located in multiple states and Canada and are paid on a weekly or semi-monthly basis. 

• Prepare and accurately process in-house payroll in a timely manner within our payroll system; performing detailed audits to ensure data accuracy and reconcile as needed. May require troubleshooting any errors for multiple locations and lines of business to ensure employees are paid correctly. 
• Generate necessary reports to ensure accuracy and proper reconciliation of payroll each pay period. 
• Work closely with benefits for leave administration and to ensure accurate benefit deductions. 
• May be required to process special payments or adjustments for variable pay program, bonuses, third party payments or other miscellaneous payment or adjustments. 
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and comply with all internal audit requirements. 
• May be responsible for producing payroll reports as requested. 
• Provides support to payroll manager for timesheet audits 
• May perform backup duties for onsite HR Admins as necessary during start-ups or other reasons; minimal travel may be required in some instances. 
• Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll tax reconciliation
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including audits of employee taxable wages, tax withholding, tax jurisdictions, and other payroll tax data impacting Forms W-2 and applicable year-end reporting.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• 1 - 2 years of experience processing payroll for a large employer required; multistate experience preferred. Prior experience with garnishments and/or payroll taxes is a plus. 
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel is required. 
• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to interact with all levels of employees and communicate effectively. 
• Prior experience with a payroll system (i.e. UltiPro, ADP, etc.) preferred. 

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.  
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.  
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.  
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.  
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.  

• This position is expected to travel approximately ​25% or less​. 
• You will be required to have a valid passport to travel to Canada or Mexico.​ 

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• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered:
 

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
 
Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.
https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/