Payroll Specialist

Company: American Equipment HR LLC
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: American Equipment Holdings , is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people. We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions. We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Salt Lake City, UT location. As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate payroll processing for our workforce of 800 employees. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Communicate with managers and employees, addressing their questions and concerns related to payroll, promptly and professionally. Able to understand employee queries and provide clear, concise responses. Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll. Ensure accurate calculations and timely payments for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees. Maintain meticulous records of changes, adjustments, and transactions. Keep detailed documentation for auditing purposes. Analyze payroll data. Identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and errors. Resolve issues promptly. Work closely with colleagues to rectify any payroll challenges. Liaise with HR (Human Resource), Accounting, and Finance departments. Ensure precise data for payment processing. Manage payroll-related tasks efficiently. Review, upload, track, and organize relevant documents. Maintain an organized system for payroll-related paperwork. Gather and share payroll reports. Verify employee records. Consult with relevant departments to address any discrepancies. Create and issue manual checks as needed. When necessary, handle exceptional cases of processing. Provide timely assistance to employees facing payroll-related challenges. Job Qualifications: Effective Communication: Ability to effectively interact with colleagues, managers, and employees. Ability to convey information accurately. Willingness to Learn: Eagerness to deeply understand processes and openness to continue learning over time. Analytical Mindset: Ability to dig into data, identify patterns, and resolve issues. Detail-Oriented: Ability to work through and complete tasks carefully, thoroughly, and accurately. Interest in maintaining accurate and systematic processes. Quick Judgement: Ability to evaluate and resolve issues promptly. Task Management: Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize responsibilities. Desired Qualifications: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, plus 2 years of experience in payroll. Experience with Paylocity, or other payroll software. Experience with Prevailing Wage or Davis Bacon Act a plus but not required Experience with payroll system implementations, change management processes and employee and leader training preferred. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a permanent, full-time position. What we offer: We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Cigna Health Insurance (Kaiser in CA) FSA & HSA healthcare employer contribution Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans Dental and Vision Plans Company paid STD & LTD Disability Insurance Educational and Tuition Reimbursement Maternity (12-wks) and Paternity leave Employee Assistance Program Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D 4% 401K Employer Match, with 6% of your Contribution Company Vacation and Sick Time Company provided PPE Discounts on products and services Opportunities to network and connect American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States. Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging: At American Equipment Holdings, we are dedicated to engaging with the widest possible range of talent. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and engagement, enabling us to attract creative individuals and develop exceptional products, services, and solutions. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements: Compensation details: 65000-74000 Yearly Salary PIe4581d54527d-25405-39548947

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