Payroll Specialist I

Payroll Specialist IThe Payroll Specialist I is responsible for accurately processing biweekly and monthly payroll for approximately 1,200–2,000 employees across multiple states. This role manages payroll reconciliations, audits, tax adjustments, payment processing, employee payroll inquiries, and payroll-related reporting. The ideal candidate has corporate payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage strict deadlines while working independently and collaboratively.ResponsibilitiesProcess biweekly and monthly payroll for 1,200–2,000 employees across multiple states.Reconcile employee earnings, deductions, taxes, and payroll totals.Run payroll audit reports and submit reconciliations to management for review and approval.Coordinate with managers to ensure employee timecards and worked hours are reviewed and approved by established deadlines.Enter and update payroll information as needed.Process payroll tax adjustments and company reclassifications.Process on-demand and manual payments as required.Process EIB data loads.Run, review, and audit payroll integrations.Set up and audit employee tax and payment elections.Process W-2 corrections as needed.Set up and maintain garnishments and tax levies.Prepare, organize, and distribute payroll checks and pay slips.Manage payroll cases and assist with the Payroll Help Line.Respond to payroll-related questions from employees, Human Resources, and Benefits teams.Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee concerns.Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.Support special payroll projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.Meet strict daily payroll deadlines while accurately prioritizing multiple tasks.Work overtime during payroll deadlines or high-volume periods when needed.QualificationsMinimum of 2 years of corporate payroll-processing experience.Experience processing high-volume payroll preferred.Experience supporting multistate payroll preferred.General knowledge of payroll principles, including overtime calculations, deductions, payroll taxes, and tax withholding.Experience with payroll reconciliation, audits, tax adjustments, manual payments, garnishments, and W-2 corrections preferred.Experience with EIB loads and payroll integrations preferred.Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.Excellent organizational and time-management skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under strict deadlines.Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.Strong customer-service skills and professional work ethic.Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information.Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.Must be willing to work in the office during the training period and as needed.Must be available to work overtime when required.Must meet conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, fit for duty and agility.