Payroll Specialist

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Compile and validate employee time, attendance, and pay-adjustment data each payroll cycle.

Prepare and submit payroll data files to the outsourced HRIS/payroll vendor within required deadlines.

Serve as the primary liaison with the HRIS outsourcing team, resolving data discrepancies, rejected submissions, and processing questions.

Review vendor-processed payroll output for accuracy before finalization and distribution.

Track termination submissions to ensure timely updates in the HRIS system.

Reconcile payroll submissions against internal records and the general ledger.

Maintain documentation of submission schedules, vendor communications, and issue resolution.

Support internal and external audits related to payroll data and vendor processing.

Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce submission errors and turnaround time.

2–4+ years of payroll experience, ideally including work with an outsourced or third-party payroll/HRIS provider.

Strong working knowledge of payroll fundamentals (gross-to-net, deductions, tax withholding).

Comfortable managing deadlines and coordinating across internal teams and an external vendor.

High attention to detail — this role is the last check before data leaves the building.

Strong Excel skills; experience with an HRIS or payroll platform, UKG preferred.

Clear, professional written and verbal communication.

Standard, onsite office environment; regular business hours, with possible additional hours during payroll processing periods.

We are an EEOC/AA Employer. An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD, + much more. Salary is based on experience and job performance.

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