About us

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

How we reward you

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%

Healthcare plans to support your needs

Virtual doctor visits

Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program

15% Associate Discount

Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

Company paid YMCA Family Membership

What You’ll do

As a Payroll Analyst you will be performing payroll accounting and administrative duties to support the Payroll department. The ideal candidate can use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency and will be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. The position will provide all payroll reporting to operations and accounting. This position will impact a high-volume, rapidly growing multi-state organization, and offers career development opportunities for the right candidate.

• Produce a variety of Excel reports for internal and external customers including overtime, payroll earnings, deductions, and tax reports, and conducting analysis of payroll reports to develop recommendations to increase efficiency
• Assist Accounting with month end payroll reports, provide weekly & monthly wage reports to managers & supervisors
• Act as the back-up to the Payroll Clerk by assisting with payroll, maintaining data integrity, and managing the Employee Self Service (ESS) system
• Responsible for all headcount for new hires, terminations, position changes of SS associates
• Manage the org charts through Built Org Design, including accesses for managers
• Audits for HR data accuracy, min-max pay rates
• Data bridges – and mass updates
• Hourly performance review coordination
• Provide market pay ranges for hourly positions utilizing hourly compensation benchmarking
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Qualities for Success

• Minimum 2 years of relative experience and a relative bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Effectively meet time constraints and agency deadlines
• Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely
• Ability to complete computer-based training

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
• Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
• Able to navigate and access all facilities.
• Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
• Close vision for computer-related tasks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also receive overtime pay in compliance with applicable laws. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094.