Payroll Adminstrator

Bring your payroll expertise to work that matters at Refractory Service, Inc (RSI).

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and helping employees get paid accurately and on time, we’d like to hear from you. As our Payroll Administrator, you’ll take a hands-on role in payroll processing, reporting, tax filings, and data integrity. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll support employees across our national operations and serve as a trusted payroll resource for HR, leaders, and teams.

Make an Impact

Accurate payroll makes a difference in employees’ lives. In this role, you’ll protect confidential information, keep payroll running smoothly, and help ensure our records and reporting align with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures - all with a focus on efficiency, safety, and responsible use of resources.

What You’ll Do

• Process employee payroll accurately, confidentially, on time, and cost-effectively.
• Enter and update payroll data, audit time records, and resolve discrepancies related to benefits, compensation changes, laws, and policies.
• Prepare accurate, useful, and timely payroll reports and analysis, and answer questions from HR, leaders, teams, and employees.
• Complete payroll records, filings, and payments in line with company, state, and federal requirements, including W-2s, unemployment data, taxes, garnishments, union reporting, and union payments.
• Research employee payroll concerns and coordinate with other resources to resolve them.
• Stay current on HR, payroll, tax, and public policy changes, and contribute to payroll policies and procedures.
• Train employees on related processes to support data quality and integrity.
• Keep your technical skills and payroll knowledge current and take on special projects as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• An associate’s degree in a related field, such as accounting or finance. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Three years of payroll processing experience, including experience supporting a multi-site organization.
• Knowledge of payroll procedures, tax regulations, and labor laws, with the ability to interpret payroll information, wage and hour requirements, and numerical data.
• Strong payroll software, systems, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Comfort calculating figures, proportions, percentages, and volumes and applying basic algebra.
• Clear communication skills, including listening, writing, presenting, and preparing professional reports and business correspondence.
• Strong customer service, time management, attention to detail, problem-solving, and initiative - with a commitment to keeping information strictly confidential.
• The ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions, work independently and with a team, and adapt to shifting priorities, heavy workloads, and deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.

Experience That’s a Plus

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Union employee payroll processing experience.
• Experience with Jonas Enterprise Service and construction software programs. Ready to Bring Your Expertise to RSI?

Ready to Bring Your Expertise to RSI?

If you’re ready to put your payroll skills, attention to detail, and commitment to employee service to work, we invite you to apply for our Payroll Administrator role.