Payroll Specialist
Wayne-Sanderson FarmsGeorgia, United States
Posted December 12, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 26,000 people, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of WAYNE FARMS® fresh and prepared chicken; SANDERSON FARMS® fresh chicken; COVINGTON FARMS® fresh and frozen chicken; PLATINUM HARVEST® premium fresh chicken; CHEF’S CRAFT® gourmet chicken; and NAKED TRUTH® premium chicken. For more information. visit our website at http://www.waynesandersonfarms.com.
Job Description
The Payroll Specialist provides administrative process guidance and technical assistance for the payroll system to Payroll Clerks, making adjustments, entries, and corrections to the timekeeping system, validating/reconciling payroll-related data, and training on new and improved payroll administrative processes.
Requirements
- Associates' degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or other related field
- 5+ years of applicable payroll processing experience
- Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment using excellent organizational skills and precise attention to detail
- Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
Benefits
- 401K
- HSA
- Purchase Power
- Voluntary benefits