Payroll Specialist at Amwins

<p><strong>Payroll Specialist</strong></p> <p>South Park, Charlotte, NC (in office 4 days a week)</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Amwins Group, Inc. is conducting a candidate search looking for a<strong> </strong>Payroll Specialist for our offices located in South Park Charlotte, NC.</p> <p>Amwins is the largest wholesale brokerage and group insurance administrator in the US with annual premiums placed more than $40B. We are privately held with the employees owning the majority stake. We have over 63 operating companies across 5 divisions, over 175+ locations around the world, and 7.5k employees. Amwins has expertise across a diversified mix of property, casualty, and group benefits products, and offers value-added services to support these products, including product development, underwriting, premium and claims administration, and actuarial services. Please visit our website at <strong>www.amwins.com</strong></p> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the processing and completion of weekly/semi payroll duties and supporting the Senior Payroll Analysts on the team. The position requires a good working knowledge of payroll best practices and good knowledge of federal and state regulations.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain timely, accurate, compliant, and confidential payroll processes</li> <li>Maintain compliance with company policies, and applicable local, state, and federal laws</li> <li>Accountable for maintaining integrity of employee data in the Payroll system</li> <li>Support the payroll team with weekly payroll processing</li> <li>Review timesheets and attendance records and correct inaccuracies</li> <li>Prepare for and process payroll with accuracy</li> <li>Prepare payroll records for weekly terminations</li> <li>Ensuring all reports payroll reports are run, logged and saved accordingly</li> <li>May be asked to support SM processing as needed</li> <li>General duties as assigned</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>1- 2 years’ work experience in multi-state payroll</li> <li>Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills</li> <li>Demonstrated organizational abilities</li> <li>Must be proficient with Excel: pivot tables and v-lookups</li> <li>Professional with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information</li> <li>Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the company in a professional and courteous manner</li> <li>Understanding of multi state payroll taxes</li> </ul> <p><strong>Core Competencies</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Key Competencies for Building a High-Standards Culture:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;Payroll team members are expected to uphold the following attributes to support a collaborative, high-performing environment. Job performance is measured with the following competencies:</p> <ol> <li><strong>Employee Engagement</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Recognize and reward hard work to build motivation and trust.</li> <li>Emphasize continuous growth, ambition, and team-focused determination.</li> <li>Use the payroll process as a symbol of organizational commitment to employee well-being.</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong>Collaboration</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Engage with all stakeholders including Payroll Operations, Payroll Tax, Process Improvement, HR, HRIS, and ADP.</li> <li>Align efforts to achieve shared goals and collective success.</li> <li>Value cross-functional teamwork as essential to project outcomes.</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong>Trust</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Foster transparency through clear communication of payroll policies, deductions, and benefits.</li> <li>Address payroll-related inquiries promptly and accurately.</li> <li>Strengthen trust with self-service access and consistent information sharing.</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong>Security</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Ensure job stability and protection against sudden external changes.</li> <li>Provide clear roles, workplace safeguards, and continuous development opportunities.</li> <li>Support long-term career relevance through upskilling and adaptability.</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong>Accountability &amp; Responsibility</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Own your responsibilities, deadlines, and results.</li> <li>Communicating early and openly silence is not an option.</li> <li>Be dependable and follow through consistently.</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong>Professionalism</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Communicate respectfully, clearly, and constructively at all times.</li> <li>Be punctual, well-prepared, and detail oriented.</li> <li>Represent both yourself and the team with integrity and professionalism.</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong>Emotional Intelligence</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Respond with thoughtfulness rather than reactivity.</li> <li>Show empathy and consider others’ perspectives.</li> <li>Welcome feedback as an opportunity for growth.</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong>Active Listening</strong>&nbsp;</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Be present—listen fully before responding.</li> <li>Ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.</li> <li>Apply shared information to avoid redundancy.</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong>Initiative</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Proactively identify and act on opportunities for improvement.</li> <li>Bring forward ideas and solutions without waiting to be asked.</li> <li>Stay informed on industry trends and apply them to enhance processes.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>The Amwins Advantage: Benefits &amp; Perks</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision available your first day of employment</li> <ul> <li>Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser available for CA employees</li> </ul> <li>Mental health support including:</li> <ul> <li>Virtual therapy</li> <li>Digital coaching</li> <li>24/7 EAP counseling</li> </ul> <li>Company-paid Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Health Savings Account with company contributions&nbsp;</li> <li>Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter&nbsp;<span data-markjs="true">Benefits</span></li> <li>Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance</li> <li>Voluntary coverage options:</li> <ul> <li>Life Insurance</li> <li>Critical Illness</li> <li>Accident</li> <li>Identity Theft Protection</li> </ul> <li>Retiree medical&nbsp;<span data-markjs="true">benefits</span>&nbsp;available for Medicare-eligible retirees</li> <li>401(k) with company match</li> <li>Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule</li> <li>Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment</li> <li>Career advancement opportunities&nbsp;</li> </ul></div>