Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 $65,000 $75,000 Position Summary Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll processing for U.S.-based employees on weekly and semi-monthly schedules. This role will handle payroll analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance while serving as a key point of contact for employee payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with payroll systems, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism. Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll for U.S.-based employees, including off-cycle payments and special earnings The Payroll Specialist will coordinate payroll activities with ADP, pay card vendors, and Treasury Process special payments including bonuses, relocation, expat payments, stock compensation, and withholding orders Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and paycheck issues The Payroll Specialist will reconcile payroll and benefits-related general ledger accounts and prepare adjustment entries as needed Review, balance, and coordinate W-2 reporting and distribution while resolving tax reporting issues Prepare payroll documentation and reports for internal and external audits The Payroll Specialist will generate periodic financial, operational, and statistical payroll reports Qualifications of the Payroll Specialist Role High school diploma or GED required 2 years of payroll processing experience Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal payroll tax regulations Experience reconciling payroll general ledger accounts and correcting journal entry discrepancies Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ADP required Experience with SAP, Workforce Software, or similar payroll/HR systems preferred