Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistPhoenix, AZ, US On-site Vaco $USD 60000 - 70000 Direct HireVaco has partnered with a growing organization in the Phoenix area that is looking to add a Payroll Specialist to its team. This position offers up to $34 per hour.What You'll DoProcess high-volume, full-cycle payroll while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely employee payments.Review and validate employee time records, resolve discrepancies with field teams, and prepare payroll for processing.Handle off-cycle payroll transactions, including final paychecks, retroactive pay, corrections, and one-time payments.Maintain employee payroll data, including new hire paperwork, tax forms, personnel changes, and wage updates.Prepare certified payroll reports and support payroll tax payments, garnishments, ACH returns, and account reconciliations.Review and process employee expense reimbursements and payroll-related adjustments.Respond to employee payroll inquiries, manage payroll tickets, and provide timely issue resolution.Generate payroll reports, support ad hoc data requests, and contribute to continuous process improvements.What We're Looking For3 years of full-cycle payroll processing experience.Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Oracle HCM, or similar payroll systems is preferred.Experience with Certified Payroll Reporting (CPR) software is a plus.Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.