Payroll Specialist

Company Description New Life Church is a faith-based organization dedicated to serving its community through worship, outreach, and supportive programs. The church values integrity, stewardship, and excellence in managing its resources to support ministry and operational needs. Team members collaborate across departments to ensure that staff and community initiatives are well supported. The organization offers a professional, mission-driven environment where individuals can contribute their skills to support both administrative functions and broader church goals.
Role Description The Payroll Specialist is a full-time remote role responsible for accurately managing and processing payroll for church staff and related personnel. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and running regular payroll cycles, verifying time records, maintaining employee payroll data, and ensuring compliance with applicable tax and labor regulations. This role also involves managing garnishments and other deductions, coordinating with payroll service providers, and resolving payroll-related inquiries from employees in a timely and professional manner. The Payroll Specialist will maintain organized records, assist with audits and reporting, and collaborate with finance and HR teams to support budgeting, benefits administration, and overall staff compensation processes.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Payroll Administration and Payroll Processing.
• Candidates should possess expertise in Payroll Taxes and experience working with Payroll Services.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Garnishments and related regulatory requirements.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with payroll software systems, spreadsheets, and basic accounting principles.
• Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and organizational skills.
• Candidates should possess effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Candidates should possess experience working remotely and managing time independently to meet deadlines.
• Candidates should possess an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience; prior experience processing payroll for non-profit or faith-based organizations is beneficial.