Job Description
Payroll Specialist | Kent, Ohio

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: Kent, OH  
Additional Locations: NA 
Work Site: Hybrid   
Req ID: 212593 

Position Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company has a career opportunity in the Kent, Ohio corporate office for a full-time Payroll Specialist.

 

Training for this position will be in office, at our corporate office in Kent, Ohio. The position will move to hybrid after the training timeframe is complete.

The position will be $25 hourly.

Job Duties

Essential Functions: 

  • Maintains payroll information by collecting and entering data.
  • Prepare checks for mailing and distribution
  • Administering certified payroll
  • Garnishments/child support orders
  • Union reporting
  • Processing of payroll tax transfers
  • Daily payroll related duties
  • Responding to phone inquiries
  • Assist with audits by providing document research

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong skills in Excel
  • Protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Capable of effectively interacting with professional staff
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confidentiality

 

Education and/or experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • 1-3 years of payroll processing experience preferred.
  •  SAP R/3 knowledge is a plus.

Additional Information

What We Offer: 

  • Paid time off and paid holidays 
  • Opportunities for advancement 
  • All job specific equipment and safety gear provided 
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 
  • Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options 
  • Group Health Plan 
  • Employee referral bonus program 
  • Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas 
  • Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers 
  • Scholarship Program for Children of Employees 
  • Charitable matching gift program 

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees  

Company Overview

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: None