Payroll Specialist

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and assisting with payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and prior experience managing payroll processes in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly payroll for employees accurately and on schedule. Based on general knowledge.
• Review and verify timekeeping records, wage calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings. Based on general knowledge.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure employee data is accurate and up to date. Based on general knowledge.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and payroll procedures. Based on general knowledge.
• Reconcile payroll reports and support month-end or year-end payroll activities. Based on general knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. Based on general knowledge.
• Assist with garnishments, direct deposits, bonuses, and other special payroll transactions. Based on general knowledge.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting teams on payroll-related matters. Based on general knowledge.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of payroll experience preferred. Based on general knowledge.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and payroll best practices. Based on general knowledge.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Microsoft D365 is a plus. (Source: Q1 2026_The Demand for Skilled Talent.pdf)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. Based on general knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools. Based on general knowledge.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Based on general knowledge.

Why Apply:

Payroll Specialist/Administrator is among the roles experiencing above-average growth and consistent demand, making this a strong opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers. (Source: Q1 2026_The Demand for Skilled Talent.pdf)

Compensation

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