Payroll Specialist

Reach new heights in your career with one of the fastest growing industries in the country! At VIKOR, you have the opportunity to challenge yourself and become part of a team that strives for unity and is dedicated to elevation.

VIKOR is currently looking to add to its team of dedicated individuals with a Payroll Specialist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and company requirements. This role provides direct support to employees, managers, and leadership by managing payroll tasks, responding to payroll-related questions, and assisting with reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing
  • Execute weekly payroll accurately and timely.
  • Enter, maintain, and process employee data, including compensation, time worked, paid leave, deductions, withholdings, and address changes.
  • Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
  • Issue or reissue replacement direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Day-to-Day Payroll Management
  • Manage reimbursements, deductions, garnishments, child support, and per diem.
  • Review HR actions for compensation changes.
  • Maintain crew report tracker and time entries.
  • Track reimbursements, HSA reports, and profit-sharing entries.
• Compliance & Reporting
  • Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and charitable contributions.
  • Record and process federal and state payroll tax deposits.
  • Prepare and submit payroll-related reports (BLS, GOED).
  • Assist the Payroll Manager with data collection for certified and union payroll reporting.
• Employee Support & Training
  • Answer employee questions and resolve paycheck issues.
  • Support Crew Chief training and provide payroll clarity to new team members.
• Annual & Periodic Duties
  • Process annual items such as W-2s, and bonuses.
• Other Duties
  • Perform additional payroll-related responsibilities as assigned.

 Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills with extreme attention to detail, especially in high-volume, data-entry-heavy environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Focused on consistent, high-volume data entry and task completion. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with, or ability to quickly learn, payroll software (Paylocity experience preferred).

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, with at least six months in payroll preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.