Rumpke Waste & Recycling · 17 hours ago
Payroll Specialist
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRumpke Waste & Recycling is a family-owned company and one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll for the organization, including maintaining records and ensuring compliance with payroll-related laws and regulations.
Environmental ConsultingRecyclingService IndustryWaste Management
Responsibilities
Process and guarantee weekly disbursement of multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits, and taxes to employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws
Accurately maintain payroll information in a computerized payroll system
Process legal-related payroll documents and ensure compliance with garnishments, levies, support orders, and federal, state, and local payroll tax withholding/reporting
Review, calculate, update, and maintain employee-related information such as pay changes, retroactive adjustments, tax withholding, corrections to pay, garnishments, levies, reimbursements, fringe benefits, voluntary deductions, and other related pay items
Maintain Time and Attendance system, including set-up of employees, various schedules, holidays, etc
Ensure document retention for payroll and time meet legal requirements
Ensure all employees’ hours are submitted/approved and uploaded into the payroll system
Accurately and timely prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll-related taxes and corresponding payments
Process and distribute W-2s and complete and file year-end returns and reports
Accurately reconcile accounts/accruals to the general ledger
Provide support to management and employees with a variety of payroll and time management questions/situations. Research, resolve, and respond promptly and courteously to all payroll inquiries/concerns from management and employees
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Prepare and distribute statistical and financial payroll reports as needed
Perform audits of employee information within the system to ensure the accuracy of records and maintain data integrity
Develop an in-depth understanding of the Payroll Database to be able to create reports on demand
Perform job duties in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures of Payroll administration, including but not limited to the calculation of payroll and related tax filings
Superb accuracy and attention to detail with a high degree of ethics and integrity
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Must possess a professional demeanor and telephone etiquette
Ability to deal with all levels of management and employees in a professional and efficient manner
Exceptional time management skills with the ability to be flexible, strategically reactive, and meet deadlines
Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet and/or exceed deadlines required
Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and confidentiality
Experience in payroll processing and taxes in a high volume, fast-paced multi-state environment
Minimum three (3) years experience in processing payroll internally
Substantial knowledge of all aspects of payroll taxes and federal and state wage/labor laws
Possess and maintain current knowledge of laws relating to wages and hours
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Valid driver's license (if applicable)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language
Preferred
Previous employee relations experience a plus
CPP, Certified Payroll Professional certification preferred but not required
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Life insurance
Paid vacation
And more
Company
Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Rumpke Waste and Recycling has been committed to keeping neighborhoods and businesses clean and green since 1932 by providing environmentally friendly waste disposal and recycling solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$55MKey Investors
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority
2025-07-01Debt Financing· $55M
Leadership Team
Phil Wehrman
CFO
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