Payroll Specialist II

Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely compensation of Partners in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements. Managing end-to-end payroll processing, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and reporting, while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Process payroll for partners
• Input and maintain Partner data in payroll systems
• Review and validate timesheets and wages
• Respond to Partners questions
• Prepare payroll reports and assist in audits
• Understand and apply HR-related policies to ensure payroll processes align with organizational standards
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws
• Maintain and audit Partner payroll records
• Assist in process improvement projects
• Share knowledge and best practices to support team learning

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Intermediate support individual contributor position performing administrative or specialized tasks in support of daily business activities. Works under moderate supervision on mostly routine tasks but may deviate from or interpret standard procedures based on knowledge gained through learned experience.

Work Experience:

2+ years of experience in accounting, or a related field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Working knowledge of general accounting principles

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Computer skills

Time-management skills

Organization skills; detail-oriented

Ability to meet deadlines

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education:

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent

Licenses/Certifications:

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment

Use arms / hands in repetitive motion during the day

Demonstrate visual acuity for working with spreadsheets and detailed documents

Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.