Payroll Support Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist – Smyrna, GASalary: $70,000 baseWhy This Opportunity Stands OutThis Payroll & Benefits Specialist opportunity is with a stable organization seeking a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy.Highly visible role partnering with employees and leadership across the organizationOpportunity to become the payroll expert while expanding your knowledge of benefits administrationStable company seeking someone looking for a long-term homeStrong, collaborative team with hands-on leadershipCompetitive benefits package including 3 weeks of PTOKey ResponsibilitiesAs the Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you will:Process payroll for a large employee population with a high level of accuracyAudit payroll records, identify discrepancies, and ensure compliance with payroll regulationsMaintain payroll records and process employee payroll changesUtilize advanced Excel to analyze payroll data and create reportsSupport benefits administration and employee inquiries (training provided)Partner with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate payroll processingQualificationsIdeal candidates for this Payroll & Benefits Specialist role will have:5+ years of payroll experience, preferably processing payroll for 800+ employeesAdvanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables (Excel assessment required)Experience auditing payroll and resolving payroll discrepanciesStrong tenure with previous employers and a commitment to long-term stabilityBenefits experience is a plus but not required—payroll expertise is the priorityWhy This Role?This Payroll & Benefits Specialist position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the payroll process and wants to join a stable organization where strong payroll expertise is highly valued. If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a collaborative team and the chance to expand into benefits administration, this could be an excellent fit.