Payroll Specialist

This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end payroll processes including weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees.
• Time and Attendance: Collect, verify, and ensure accuracy of timesheets, resolving discrepancies where necessary.
• Compliance: Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including tax laws, wage, and hour regulations.
• Deductions: Administer deductions such as benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other payroll-related items.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit payroll-related reports including payroll summaries, tax payments, and employee records.
• Employee Support: Address employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, tax withholdings, and other related matters.
• Audits: Assist with internal and external payroll audits as required.
• System Updates: Maintain and update payroll system with employee data, including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and benefit changes.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and work with the team to implement them.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Experience with payroll software (ADP, Paychex, Workday, or similar).
• Temp-to-hire experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing high-volume payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll best practices and compliance with federal/state labor laws.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and payroll software systems.