The Shield Companies

Payroll Specialist

The Shield Co. Management / EcoShield Pest Solutions is one of the fastest growing pest control companies in the country! Simply stated, we provide comprehensive solutions for pest-free living, but our purpose is to spread happiness. We accomplish that by delivering above and beyond experiences, not only to our customers but also to our employees, partners, and communities, who we consider family.

Currently, we are hiring for a Payroll Specialist at our headquarters in Gilbert, AZ! The Payroll Specialist will partner with management from our nationwide locations to compile and enter data to be processed in biweekly payroll runs in ADP. They will also partner with Human Resources and Recruiting to ensure new and existing employees are paid accurately and on time. *As this role will sit out of our HQ in Gilbert, we are targeting local candidates only on this position*

Pay And Benefits

The Company is proud to offer competitive pay, growth opportunities, full benefits, and monthly/quarterly/annual bonuses (in applicable positions)!

For this role, we offer

  • Competitive hourly rate ($20.00-$28.00 DOE)
  • Paid time off
  • Sick/Safe time - 1 hour per every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 80 hours annually
  • Paid Vacation
  • 10 company-paid holidays
  • Benefits (employee as well as family)
  • Medical
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary Life
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k), with match of 100% of the first 3% of each employee’s contribution and 50% of the next 2%
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Rally Health and Wellness Program
  • Employee and Friends/Family Discounted Pest Control Services


What will I be doing in this position?

We understand that we cannot list every single task that you will do in this position, but below is an overview of our expectations

  • Process and administer biweekly, multi-state payroll for 1,000+ employees in ADP WFN for all W2 employees
  • Process new hire information, tax and direct deposit information, terminations, garnishments and medical support orders, etc.
  • Research payroll discrepancies, review data, and provide valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action
  • Handle payroll and benefit-related inquiries from employees and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with management from all locations, ADP support partners, and other applicable parties to provide guidance regarding payroll best practices, policies, and laws to ensure compliance
  • Serve as a main point of contact for payroll inquiries and maintain a general understanding of payroll principles
  • Maintain an understanding of U.S. payroll laws, regulations, and principles
  • Perform routine audits to assure that benefit and payroll transactions are documented and processed per regulatory guidelines and company-established pay practices and policies
  • Responsible for the ADP Time & Attendance system. including the administration of paid leave policies, updates to system configurations, with the ability to provide support and training to employees and managers as needed
  • Work closely with Human Resources regarding payroll deductions and Accounting regarding payroll balances
  • Process and respond to multi-state garnishment requests
  • Answer questions and provide guidance on multi-state taxes


Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, under or over objects.
  • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Regular standing, walking, and sitting
  • The ability to use a computer and telephone systems is essential to work.
  • Work is inside a climate-controlled office with moderate noise level


Am I qualified for this position?

While we would love the opportunity to connect with everyone that applies, we will be focusing on those applicants that meet or exceed the qualifications below

  • High School Diploma/GED, but preference will be given to applicants with college coursework and/or degree completion, ideally in accounting, finance, or business
  • 2-4 years of processing biweekly, multi-state payroll experience
  • Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  • Strong customer service skills


The Shield Co. Management LLC/EcoShield Pest Solutions is an equal opportunity employer
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Human Resources
  • Industries

    Consumer Services

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