• Are you a detail-oriented payroll expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment in a welcoming, caring, and team-focused culture?
• Are you inherently committed to accuracy, compliance, and ensuring employees are paid on time, every time?
• If you’re a people-focused payroll professional, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Silco Fire & Security helps protect people and property for over 40,000 businesses throughout Ohio and its surrounding areas by maintaining, monitoring, and installing fire protection and security systems to keep customers’ facilities safe and in compliance. Silco is Ohio’s market leader and employs over 450 people with headquarters in Cincinnati and branch operations in Dayton, Columbus, Akron, and Cleveland. They have a long-standing track record of year-over-year revenue growth and have aggressive goals for the future. They are family owned and managed and are a Top Workplace Award recipient.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

In this key role, you’ll oversee all aspects of payroll processing for over 450 employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You’ll collaborate with HR, finance, and external partners to optimize payroll operations, resolve discrepancies, and enhance system efficiencies. You will also:

• Own Payroll Processing – Oversee and execute weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees with accuracy, reliability, and efficiency.
• Maintain Compliance – Ensure payroll meets all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Keep Records Spotless – Manage employee data, timekeeping, and benefits deductions with precision.
• Be the Go-To Expert – Partner with HR and finance to manage inquiries and ensure smooth onboarding/offboarding.
• Collaborate with Vendors – Ensure timely and accurate tax filings, W-2 processing, and payroll system updates.
• Improve & Innovate – Implement system upgrades and process enhancements to drive efficiency.
• Build Relationships – Maintain effective communication with employees, fostering trust and reliability.

Please Note: This is a 100% onsite role with occasional travel to other company locations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification also preferred.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing – you know the ins and outs of different state regulations.
• Knowledge of service industry payroll complexities.
• Familiarity with HRIS and time & attendance systems – experience with Paycor is a bonus.
• Strong accounting and payroll tax knowledge – you understand the numbers behind the process.
• A comfortable communicator – builds relationships and establishes trust and credibility in a critical function.
• Ability to adapt and implement changes – payroll laws evolve, and you’ll help keep us in compliance.
• Strong skills in Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, etc.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Builds connections with people
• Strategic mindset while meticulous with the details
• Ability to train people in the way they individually learn
• Works and collaborates well in a team-based culture
• Promotes engagement with their team

THE PAYOFF

• At Silco, managing payroll isn’t just about the numbers – it’s about people. You’re ensuring financial security for our employees, strengthening trust, and helping our company thrive, which helps make us a great place to work.
• We have an awesome company culture with a community-minded mission to protect lives and property through innovative fire protection and security solutions.
• We treat our team like family and value strong, supportive relationships.
• We’re fast-paced & growing. We’re an evolving company where your impact is felt every day.
• We’re committed to excellence. We take pride in doing things right, having fun while we work, and continuously improving.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CANDIDATES

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating talent in our communities—and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration. You do not have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you’re drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to reach out.