Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing accurate payroll processing, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements while providing responsive support to employees and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll end-to-end across multiple states accurately and on time
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
• Reconcile payroll data, deductions, and benefit contributions for accuracy
• Administer special payroll runs including bonuses, commissions, and separation payments
• Conduct payroll audits and recommend process enhancements
• Partner with HR and Finance to resolve payroll issues and support cross-functional projects
• Assist with payroll system updates, reporting, and system conversions or implementations
• Provide responsive support to employees regarding payroll inquiries
• Support related HR and benefits administration tasks as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• 5–7 years of payroll experience in multi-state environments
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, compliance, and auditing
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong problem-solving, process improvement, and customer service skills

Salary

$33-35/hour

Hybrid