Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate, end-to-end payroll processing across diverse employee groups. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while managing payroll data, tax filings, garnishments, and deductions. The position partners closely with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to support payroll operations, resolve issues, and maintain data integrity in a complex, multi-state environment. Key Responsibilities Process regular and off-cycle payrolls for salaried, hourly, union, and multi-state employ Audit and validate payroll data including time records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and accru Ensure compliance with payroll laws, company policies, and union agreeme Manage payroll adjustments such as retro pay, bonuses, corrections, and final payche Administer garnishments and other statutory deductions, ensuring timely and accurate remitta Maintain employee payroll records, including pay changes, tax updates, and employment status chan Partner with HR to support onboarding, terminations, and leave-related payroll activit Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax issues, and system-related conce Support payroll tax filings, audits, reconciliations, and year-end proces Assist with payroll-related journal entries and funding requireme Provide guidance and training to HR and administrative staff on payroll processes and timekeep Contribute to system upgrades, testing, and process improvement initiati Maintain accurate documentation of payroll procedures and identify opportunities for efficie Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experie 3+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experi Experience in multi-state, union, or complex payroll environments prefe Experience with cloud-based payroll systems (e.g., UKG Pro, Workday, ADP) prefe Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour compl Knowledge of payroll systems, timekeeping processes, and internal con Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Core Competencies Exceptional attention to detail and ac Strong analytical and problem-solving Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced envir Effective communication and collaboration across High level of discretion when handling confidential infor #J-18808-Ljbffr