Payroll Specialist

Make a difference with a career in insurance

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person .

If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.

Build your future with us

The Payroll department is currently seeking a payroll specialist to perform payroll and tax duties to support the Payroll department. This position will report directly to the accounting director and perform many payroll functions including payroll software testing for a company that employs for more than 5,800 associates.

The pay range for this position is$22 .00 - $25.00 hourly. The pay determination is based on the applicant’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and individual performance.

Be Ready To

• gain overall knowledge of bi-weekly payroll processing – including balancing timecards, payroll changes, run reports and organize information from other departments
• conduct weekly data audits, resolve payroll issues, and correct errors accordingly
• run reports to support business needs
• run reports, create queries, and audit payroll data
• assume special projects as requested
• ensure compliance with internal pay policies and practices
• answer associates’ payroll questions and facilitate timely resolutions to discrepancies
• accurately process detail-oriented work
• work overtime as needed
  
  

Be Equipped With

• the ability to efficiently organize workload and adapt quickly to change
• self-motivated
• strong work ethic and team player
• the ability to work independently and proactively in a time sensitive environment while using good judgment
• strong attention to detail and confident decision making skills
• the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• proficient in Microsoft Excel
• high degree of professionalism with all levels of associates
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• strong decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills
  
  

Bring Education And Experience From

• a minimum 5 years’ experience with in-house payroll for large corporation (required)
• strong knowledge of payroll software and payroll processing (required)
• ADP tax processing experience for multiple companies, states, and localities (preferred)
• certified Payroll Professional designation or Fundamental Payroll Certification (preferred)
• a bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred)
• knowledge of PeopleSoft HR (preferred)
  
  

Enhance your talents

Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.

Enjoy Benefits And Amenities

Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated.To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.

Embrace a diverse team

As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation , gender identity and transgender status ; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.

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