About the Organization
If you have a good work history and are serious about advancing your career, this is a great opportunity for you. Please fill out our contact form with your resume and a Shrader Representative will contact you shortly.
Location
Corporate Office
Position
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Description
Overview
Since 1948, Shrader Tire & Oil has been providing commercial tires, oil, and mechanical services for hardworking fleets in the Midwest with a commitment to quality, safety, and customer-first service. We are "fleet specialists" and focus our business in commercial fleet maintenance, premium tires and retreads, and bulk oil and lubricants distribution. Our dedicated team of professionals are trained and motivated to provide extreme customer service.
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for processing payroll, administering employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This role requires strong analytical and detail-oriented skills, excellent communication, and dedication to upholding both regulatory standards and our company's value-based culture. In all tasks, the individual will reflect our values by putting safety and integrity first, supporting team collaboration, seeking continuous improvement, serving internal customers with urgency and care, and contributing positively to the community and organization.
What you will do : Payroll Processing
- Process, verify and audit time sheets across multiple pay schedules, ensuring accuracy for salaries, wages, benefits, garnishments, and taxes
- Handle full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried, employees
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies, investigate and resolve issues in a manner consistent with our value of Honesty & Integrity
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting for federal, state, and local tax requirements, and maintain compliance with relevant regulations
- Support loading payroll data into HRIS / payroll software and work with Finance on month-end and year-end close
Benefits Administration
Manage employee enrollments, changes, and terminations for benefit programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and other company-offered programsServe as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries about benefits and resolve issues promptly and with a "customer-first" mindset, in alignment with our Extreme Customer Service valueCommunicate benefit plan updates, coordinate annual open enrolment, provide training / support to employees, and collaborate with third-party benefit vendorsEnsure benefit records are accurate, confidential, and maintained in compliance with relevant laws and regulationsCompliance & Reporting
Ensure all payroll and benefit activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, aligning with our value of Honesty & IntegrityMaintain confidential and accurate employee records and audit trailsPrepare and analyze periodic reports (monthly, quarterly, yearly) for management, HR and FinanceAssist with internal and external audits related to payroll and benefitsEmployee Support & Training
Support onboarding of new employees, including explaining payroll procedures and benefit plan optionsProvide training and guidance to employees on payroll and benefits processes, contributing to the Learn & Train value by helping others grow and understand their roleCollaborate with HR and other departments to improve processes, increasing efficiency and supporting a Team Attitude of working together toward the company's objectivesAct as an internal customer support resource-serving employees with urgency, responsiveness and respectPosition Requirements
What you need to know and have :
Education and Experience requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferredPrior experience in payroll processing, HRIS, benefit administration, or a similar role with demonstrated accuracy and complianceTechnical Knowledge
Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Paychex, or similar) and HRIS systemsStrong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) and general comfort with spreadsheets, reporting and reconciliationsProfessional skills
Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracyExcellent organizational and time-management skills, the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skills with employees, vendors and internal teams-upholding the Team Attitude and Extreme Customer Service valuesAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity, aligning with our core value of Honesty & IntegrityProactive, with a mindset of continuous learning and improvement-reflecting the Learn & Train valueCommitment to the company culture of community involvement and teamwork-willingness to support community initiatives and internal culture effortsCompany Benefits
Great benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Paid time off after 90 days and seven paid holidays. Company paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Req Number
HUM-25-00001
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. 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.
This position is currently accepting applications.