Payroll Specialist

Full Job Description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their growing accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations.

The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing payroll processes with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
• Review and audit employee timecards, payroll changes, and payroll reports
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and status changes
• Calculate overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings
• Ensure payroll complies with federal, state, and local regulations
• Process payroll tax filings and assist with year-end activities, including W-2 preparation
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Coordinate with Human Resources regarding employee changes and benefit deductions
• Assist with payroll audits and maintain supporting documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Knowledge of payroll laws and tax regulations
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday, Paylocity, or similar platforms preferred
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Compensation

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