Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations and a systems conversion to Paycom. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance with applicable regulations, and ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. The right candidate will bring strong payroll processing expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring all earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are calculated accurately.

• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements correctly.

• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission.

• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and compliance standards.

• Coordinate with HR, finance, and other internal partners to validate employee changes, time data, and payroll-related updates.

• Support payroll system activities, including work performed within payroll platforms as needed.

• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit support materials for internal review and external requirements.

• Respond to employee payroll questions regarding pay, withholdings, deductions, and related matters in a timely manner.

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including ownership of full-cycle payroll processing.
• Proven experience handling payroll across multiple states with a strong understanding of related compliance requirements.
• Background supporting payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees.
• Hands-on experience using Paycom and familiarity with payroll systems and reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive data accurately and confidentially.
• Solid knowledge of payroll taxes, wage laws, deductions, and standard payroll best practices.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments to meet payroll deadlines.