Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist (CLT1477112) Charlotte, North Carolina Salary: USD25 - USD29 per hour Responsibilities Process weekly multi-state payroll accurately and timely for both hourly and salaried employees in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Import payroll data, verify pay information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure payroll is completed efficiently each pay cycle. Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, tax withholding updates, direct deposits, benefit deductions, and garnishments. Ensure compliance with payroll-related regulations, including child support orders, wage garnishments, and tax requirements. Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliations. Process weekly disbursements related to employee benefits, including 401(k), HSA, and other benefit plans. Assist with year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations and audit support. Support COBRA administration. Partner with branch and department leaders to investigate and resolve payroll questions and discrepancies. Provide cross-functional support to Accounting and Human Resources teams, assisting with reconciliations, journal entries, benefits administration, and special projects as needed. Serve as a collaborative team member, providing administrative and operational support during non-peak payroll periods. Requirements 2-5 years of payroll processing experience. Experience processing multi-state payroll. Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, garnishments, and payroll compliance requirements. Experience handling employee payroll changes, deductions, benefits, and payroll-related inquiries. Ability to manage high-volume payroll processing with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Experience preparing payroll-related journal entries and assisting with account reconciliations. Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information. Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist Human Resources and Accounting departments as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beacon Hill