Payroll Coordinator I

About the Role

This is an onsite payroll position that plays a vital part in supporting our teammates and ensuring they are compensated accurately and efficiently. The role is responsible for managing end-to-end weekly payroll processing for over 400 Teammates, filing payroll taxes and responding to teammate inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality. 
The ideal candidate will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of payroll tax payroll compliance, including the calculation, reporting, and remittance of federal, state, and local taxes. 

Basic Job Functions:

Includes, but is not limited to:

• Accurately processing weekly payroll, including validations, adjustments, and approvals as required.
• Process federal withholding tax, unemployment tax and multi-state payroll tax payments and filings.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly payroll reports for leadership; create and analyze system reports as needed.
• Responsible for accurate and timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns, including Forms 941, W-2, and W-3.
• Administer voluntary and involuntary deductions as needed.
• Support teammates by responding to payroll, benefits, and HR-related questions with professionalism and discretion.
• Maintain physical and electronic personnel and payroll files.
• Support onboarding activities and provide backup coverage across HR functions through cross-training.
• Assist with company-sponsored programs and projects (e.g., service awards, scholarships, educational reimbursement).
• Help monitor and implement applicable payroll/HR-related legal or policy changes as assigned.
• Uphold a high level of integrity, ethical character, and confidentiality in all actions.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of payroll processing experience for medium-volume workforce.
• Prior experience managing weekly payroll tax payments and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Excel functions, including Index/Match, Pivot Tables, and Lookup.
• No relatives or household members employed by Kirby Building Systems.
• Able to legally work in the United States without VISA sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience managing multi-State payroll tax payments, filing and reconciliation.
• Experience with SAP Payroll, SuccessFactors, ATS, or other HRIS/payroll systems.
• Prior Human Resources experience.