Payroll Specialist

Industry: Staffing and Recruiting Are you passionate about ensuring payroll accuracy and delivering exceptional employee support? We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to play a key role in managing end-to-end payroll operations while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and company policies. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of payroll processes, tax requirements, reporting, and employee record administration. Key Responsibilities Process payroll accurately and on schedule across various pay cycles, including weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls. Review and validate employee time records, earnings, incentives, deductions, adjustments, and other payroll-related transactions. Maintain and update employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and status updates. Ensure accurate administration of payroll taxes, benefits deductions, garnishments, leave balances, and other withholdings. Reconcile payroll information and perform audits to ensure accuracy prior to payroll finalization. Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and related issues in a timely manner. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to support payroll accuracy and compliance. Support payroll administration across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments. Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll activities, reconciliations, tax reporting, and employee tax documentation. Maintain compliance with applicable wage, tax, and labor regulations. Support payroll audits and provide required documentation when needed. Stay informed about changes in payroll legislation, tax requirements, and industry best practices. Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency, controls, and reporting. Assist with timekeeping administration, reconciliation activities, and payroll-related projects. Safeguard confidential employee and compensation information at all times. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience. Strong understanding of payroll taxation, wage and hour regulations, deductions, garnishments, and compliance requirements. Experience working with payroll or HRIS platforms. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and generate reports. Exceptional attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict payroll deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism. Preferred Qualifications Experience processing payroll across multiple states or jurisdictions. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Payroll certification such as FPC or CPP. Experience supporting payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end payroll reporting. #J-18808-Ljbffr SoTalent