Payroll Specialist

Granite Hills Group is a premier commercial landscape services provider, known for delivering dependable, high-quality results across the Southeast. Rooted in a people-first culture, we empower our leaders to inspire and develop their teams, driving growth and success together. With strong financial backing and an ambitious growth strategy, we are scaling quickly through operational expansion and strategic acquisition and we continue to grow, our finance function is evolving to support increasing complexity, improved systems, and enhanced reporting capabilities. If you're ready to lead, grow with us, and leave a legacy that makes a real difference, we’d love to have you join our team.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to manage and process employee payroll accurately and on time. This role serves as the primary administrator of the company HRIS system and manages the accounting-related aspects of our benefits administration system, ensuring compliance with wage and tax regulations, and supporting employees and the HR team with payroll and benefits-related questions. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and experience handling confidential employee information. This role reports to the Vice President of Human Resources and works in close coordination with the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process regular payroll for hourly, salaried, and/or contract employees.
• Review and verify hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and commissions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee payroll data.
• Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax laws.
• Prepare payroll reports for management, accounting, and audits.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance to ensure employee changes, new hires, terminations, and benefit deductions are accurately reflected in payroll.
• Respond to employee payroll questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with year-end reporting and other compliance requirements.
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company payroll information.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, Paylocity, Gusto, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of payroll practices, wage laws, tax deductions, and payroll compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general office software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Certified Payroll Professional, Fundamental Payroll Certification, or related certification.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and accounting software.
• Knowledge of benefits deductions, garnishments, and leave-related payroll processing.

• Self-starter who takes initiative and works independently
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on automation and continuous improvement
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator who can collaborate across departments and remote teams
• Adaptable and excited about growing with the organization

• High-impact role in a fast-growing organization with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Significant opportunity for career growth for individuals with solid work ethics, great attitudes, and aptitudes
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Competitive base pay and eligibility to participate in a performance-based bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage options are available
• 401K with 4% company match
• Generous PTO and company paid holidays

Granite Hills Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.