HR + Payroll Specialist

Join our mission: safety, shared leadership + respect for all voices

Do you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, improving processes, and helping people?

Hancock Lumber is looking for an organized, detail-oriented HR + Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team.

In this role, you'll support weekly payroll, reporting, compliance, 401(k) administration, and HR initiatives while partnering with employees and managers across the organization.

We're looking for someone who enjoys learning, solving problems, and being part of a team. If you're detail-oriented and have experience in payroll, human resources, accounting, finance or a related role, we'd love to hear from you! 

What You'll Do

• Oversee and support accurate, timely weekly payroll processing, including timekeeping, compensation changes, deductions, and payroll adjustments.

• Review payroll reports, complete payroll reconciliations, and research and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate payroll processing and reporting.

• Coordinate federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, including employee tax setup, work-location tax requirements, tax reporting, and quarterly and year-end filings.

• Serve as a resource for employees, managers, and the HR team by answering questions and resolving payroll-related issues.

• Support 401(k) administration, payroll audits, and other HR-related processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll procedures, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency.

• Participate in HR and payroll projects, system enhancements, reporting initiatives, and process improvements.

• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records, documentation, and procedures while providing backup support for key HR functions.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is curious, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of their work. 

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to accuracy.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• A proactive, team-oriented approach and willingness to learn.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll processing, time and attendance systems, payroll reporting, and payroll-related compliance requirements.
• Knowledge with UKG or other payroll/HRIS platforms preferred.
• Payroll or HR-related certification such as FPC, CPP, PHR or SHRM-CP, preferred. 

Don't meet every qualification? If you have transferable experience, strong organizational and analytical skills, and an interest in developing your payroll + HR expertise, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

• Unique culture focused on safety, shared leadership, and respect for all voices
• Work-life balance, consistent schedules (40-hour average work week and no nights or weekends)
• Insurance options including health, dental, life, short term disability and additional voluntary benefits such as accidental insurance for you and/or family members
• 401(k) plan with a company discretionary match and free access to investment advisors
• Paid time off for vacation, sick/flex time, holidays, childbirth, and bereavement
• Employee discount on building materials
• Clothing allowance, footwear reimbursement, and year-end awards and recognition

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join the Hancock Lumber team!