Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will provide input and support for all steps required to ensure zero defect of the weekly payroll cycle; having arears of strength in the payroll end-end processing while obtaining knowledge in other arears for growth. Specialist will communicate with various team members business partners and outfitters through written and/or collaborative verbal opportunities. Ensure payroll is consistently accurate and timely while maintaining a focus on providing quality customer service by responding to and resolving payroll-related inquiries in a timely manner providing follow-up communication as necessary.

• Input review and audit timekeeping and other payroll-related records
• Knowledgeable in Kronos and the system functionality. Efficiently understand the existing entries inputs requirements audits reporting and approval for timekeeping system.
• Process special or exception items including variable rates tips reversals voids deductions and other activities with minimal oversite.
• Audit ensuring data accuracy for new hire job change salary actions termination and other payroll and employment related documents as received to the payroll department for expected paycheck results.
• Audit and communicate results to the appropriate Supervisor/Manager to ensure timely updates related to missing time punches time-off request and time clock schedules.
• Support with on-cycle off-cycle and bonus payrolls on weekly basis ensuring timeliness and accuracy for: time file batches historical/retro activities termination payments adjustments and supplemental payments Ensure payroll registers reports and variance are correct and approved by manager before final calculation and submission for gross to net calculation.
• Support maintaining all updates and documents related to Payroll audits workflows and procedures.
• Support OSV and Freshservice cases and resolution of payroll related tickets to achieve timely resolutions.
• Receive review and input for processing of Garnishments and Lien documents complying with all Federal and State Laws for payments and required response(s); ensure that OSV can appropriately deduct and pay recipient appropriately.
• Monitors payroll production errors and proactively share and update SOPs for review and approval by management with any improvement methods.

• Additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate degree in HR Accounting or Business Administration preferred or an equivalent combination of education/experience required.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• 1 years Payroll experience within a complex high volume multi-state payroll system required.
• 1-2 years experience with Workday payroll or other HCM.
• 1-2 years experience required UKG-Kronos system.
• Experience in a retail environment preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge payroll processes including data entry pay calculations garnishments tax benefits multi-state taxation rules gross net manual calculation final pay requirements wage and hour laws etc.
• Proven ability to maintain accuracy and timeliness of all payroll related functions.
• Advanced Excel skills and Workday payroll processes.
• Quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately under deadline pressure.
• Ability to understand and track missing and/or required payroll components.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information reviewed and processed.
• Proven ability to maintain accuracy and timeliness of all payroll related functions.
• Ability to understand calculate and explain complex calculations and figures.

• Not Applicable

• Regular computer work sitting and standing
• Seldom to never lifting up to 50lbs

Understand and be able to carry out any of the Payroll Standard Operating Procedures for the End-to End processing. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. End results are reviewed by supervisor.

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race color creed religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship status disability veteran status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please visit your nearest location or contact us at

Full Time Benefits Summary:
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• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race color creed religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship status disability veteran status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please visit your nearest location or contact us at