Truliant Federal Credit Union

Payroll Specialist

Truliant Federal Credit Union
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeWinston-Salem • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles, while ensuring compliance with payroll tax laws and maintaining accurate records. Proficient in using Workday and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Payroll Processing ExperienceWorkday Payroll FunctionsPayroll Tax Laws KnowledgeMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyFCP or CPP Certification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Process and reconcile semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll
  • Handle hours worked, deductions, garnishments, taxes, bonuses, commissions, severance payments, payroll reports, and files submitted to third-party vendors
  • Audit payroll and Workday HRIS data
  • Research discrepancies and respond to paycheck and payroll-reporting questions
  • Escalate issues promptly when needed
  • Guide employees and managers on payroll, timekeeping, policies, and applicable requirements
  • Create training materials and lead monthly manager payroll and timekeeping training
  • Partner with employees, managers, Human Resources, and external vendors
  • Strengthen payroll processes and maintain accurate records
  • Support projects and deliver reliable service across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of payroll processing experience or closely related experience
  • Current knowledge of payroll tax laws, human resources practices, and recordkeeping requirements
  • Ability to process, balance, document, distribute, and reconcile payroll across semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills
  • Ability to use VLOOKUP and PivotTables in Excel
  • Strong math, research, and data-analysis skills
  • Judgment to identify issues and recommend practical, policy-aligned resolutions
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to explain payroll information and provide objective guidance to employees and managers
  • Ability to organize multiple priorities and respond to changing needs
  • Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records
  • Ability to protect confidential information
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience
  • Working knowledge of Workday payroll processing functions
  • FCP (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • No-cost employee Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • Prescription benefits (including mail order)
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) plan with contribution matching
  • Paid community involvement volunteers hours
  • Paid group life Insurance
  • Teammate loan discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health & Wellness program
  • Teledoc (physician video conferencing)
  • Onsite fitness facilities or health club reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Medical flexible spending account
  • Dependent care flexible spending account
  • Opportunities to deepen expertise in payroll operations, tax reporting, Workday HRIS, compliance, data auditing, and employee support
  • Broad collaboration and visibility across the credit union
  • Service-focused culture valuing accuracy, confidentiality, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingData AnalysisRecordkeepingVLOOKUPPivotTablesPayroll AuditingDeductions ManagementGarnishments ManagementTax CompliancePayroll Reporting
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationJudgmentOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingConfidentiality
Tools & Technologies
WorkdayMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word
Certifications & Qualifications
FCPCPP
Industry Keywords
Payroll Tax LawsHuman Resources PracticesPayroll ReportsTimekeeping PoliciesEmployee Guidance