Payroll Specialist

Job Title Payroll Specialist Job Description The Payroll Specialist supports full‑cycle payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring that all employees receive accurate and timely pay while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role partners closely with HR and accounting teams, plays a key role in maintaining payroll accuracy, resolving payroll issues, and supports detailed reporting and reconciliation activities. Responsibilities Process full‑cycle payroll on a weekly or biweekly basis for over 3,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Manage multi‑state payroll processing, including adherence to varying state and local regulations. Administer payroll tax activities, including calculations, withholdings, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements. Maintain payroll compliance by following all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. Work with payroll ERP systems to enter, update, and validate payroll data. Handle benefits, garnishments, and other deductions accurately in the payroll system. Perform payroll reconciliations and prepare payroll reports for HR, accounting, and leadership as needed. Respond to and resolve employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Partner closely with HR and accounting to ensure alignment between payroll, benefits, and financial reporting. Support ongoing efforts to improve and streamline payroll processes and controls. Assist with month‑end payroll‑related activities and reconciliations as needed. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and data integrity in all payroll‑related work. Qualifications 3–5 years of payroll experience. 3+ years of experience processing multi‑state payroll. 3+ years of experience with payroll tax and compliance. 3+ years of experience working with payroll systems or payroll ERP platforms. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and focus on accuracy. Proficiency in full‑cycle payroll processing for weekly or biweekly payrolls. Experience managing benefits, garnishments, and deductions within payroll. Experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting. Ability to handle employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and clarity. Experience with IFS or similar payroll/ERP systems. Experience providing month‑end support related to payroll. Experience with detailed reconciliations in a payroll or accounting environment. Familiarity with HRIS systems and their integration with payroll. Interest in owning and improving payroll processes in a dynamic environment. Work Environment This role is 100% on‑site in a fast‑paced entertainment and production environment. It offers exposure to full‑cycle payroll processes and the opportunity to take ownership of and improve payroll operations. The work involves close collaboration with HR and accounting teams, frequent use of payroll ERP and HRIS systems, and a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery. Pay and Benefits Pay range: $55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year. Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1. 401(k) plan with 6% match after one year. Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. Life insurance. Aflac supplemental coverage. Pet insurance. Job Type & Location Permanent position based in Lititz, PA (fully onsite). Application Deadline Position anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Accommodation Statement If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. #J-18808-Ljbffr