About Wright Service Corp:
Wright Service Corp. is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, providing integrated vegetation management, forest management and reforestation, technology solutions, environmental and agricultural sustainability consulting, commercial environmental services, residential and commercial landscaping, tree care, interior plantscaping, and other outdoor and indoor services.
The Wright family of companies includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings, and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.
Wright Service Corp. has been employee-owned since 2002 and headquartered in Central Iowa since 1933, when Wright Tree Service was founded by John L. Wright.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for employees, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and labor agreements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and a passion for delivering excellent service to employees and internal teams.
Responsibilities:
•Review approved employment forms to determine names, rates of pay, bargaining unit status, hours, terminations, leaves of absence, and other necessary information related to wage payments.
•Prepare and input payroll data including vacations, wage assignments/garnishments, and voluntary deductions; investigate and resolve discrepancies as needed.
•Process and prepare payroll checks and direct deposits for timely distribution.
•Maintain and update employee payroll records, including changes to vacation balances, hours worked, and address updates.
•Manage unscheduled payroll transactions such as voiding checks, issuing stop payments, and preparing manual checks for emergency leaves, terminations, or late vacation payouts.
•Handle payroll adjustments including shortages, garnishments, manual gross-to-net calculations, bonuses, and incentives, ensuring proper verification and documentation.
•Prepare periodic payroll-related reports and analyses for internal use and compliance.
•Ensure payroll processing aligns with union and utility contract provisions, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
•Provide support to employees and supervisors regarding payroll inquiries, policies, and procedures.
•Collaborate with other payroll team members to ensure coverage during absences or high-volume periods.
•Assist field employees and operations teams with payroll-related needs.
•Maintain confidentiality and security of all employee payroll records.
•Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
•Working knowledge of company payroll policies and procedures.
•Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data with discretion.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to learn payroll software systems.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
•Knowledge of confidentiality requirements and best practices in payroll administration.
Benefit Summary:
Full-Time employees within Wright Service Corp are eligible for the following:
•Medical (HDHP & PPO), Dental, and Vision
•ESOP (Employee Ownership Program)
•Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays)
•Paid Parental & Family Care Leave
•Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
Learn more at
www.thewrightbenefits.com
Wright Service Corp. employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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