Payroll Specialist

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about accuracy? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where precision and confidentiality are key? We invite you to apply to our Payroll Specialist position, located in Jefferson Hills, PA. 

About the company: 

Kurt J. Lesker Company is a science-based technology and business equipment company that provides vacuum products and systems to clients in the aerospace, semiconductor, medical and optical industries. We are a family-owned business that was founded 69 years ago and employs nearly 500 people in 9 offices, including in North America, Europe and Asia. The third generation of the Lesker family is guiding our company in accordance with our SPIRIT values of Sustainability, Passion, Integrity, Respectful, Innovation, and Team. https://www.lesker.com/
As a Payroll Specialist at Kurt J. Lesker Company, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. You’ll manage payroll processes, maintain compliance, and support employees with empathy and professionalism. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization that values precision, innovation, and people.

Benefits we offer to enhance your lifestyle:

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental vision, life and disability; 401(k) match; wellness programs and incentives including on-site gym and running trail; office-wide events; employee recognition programs; community service events; paid holidays and vacation and free parking.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage full-cycle biweekly payroll processes and accounting-related tasks for multistate U.S. locations and Canada, including system maintenance, all required tax activities, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, census data, employee change requests, overtime, garnishments, unemployment verifications, etc.
• Demonstrate understanding of wage and hour regulations and tax laws.
• Calculate and process monthly incentive program and commission payments.
• Administer benefit programs and maintain files and documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation claims and work with EHS Manager to maintain OSHA documentation.
• Maintain and suggest upgrades for the HRIS and time and attendance system.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, vendors, etc. in a timely manner and resolve issues appropriately.

Qualifications: 

• Prior experience with processing payroll in a multistate environment; ADP experienced preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounting, Finance and/or HR
• Associate’s degree in related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Highly proficient with computers and technology, including intermediate-to-advanced level Microsoft Office and Excel skills, and comfortable processing data using benefit carriers’ systems.
• Comfortable suggesting and presenting process improvements
• Prior experience with D365 or another ERP system
• Deadline driven in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, clients, etc.

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Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at [email protected] or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.