Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

CFS has partnered with a growing technology company to identify a Payroll Specialist to join their team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play an important role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a growing technology company with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.
• Gain exposure to multi-state payroll and a variety of payroll and HR systems.
• Work closely with HR and Finance teams with strong visibility across the organization.
• Contribute to process improvements and help enhance payroll operations.
• Join a team that values accuracy, efficiency, and a positive employee experience.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a stable and growing organization.

Key Responsibilities- Payroll Specialist

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule for employees on a regular payroll cycle.
• The Payroll Specialist will review payroll data, employee changes, deductions, and timekeeping information for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and research and resolve discrepancies.
• The Payroll Specialist will process payroll-related adjustments, including bonuses, deductions, and other employee changes.
• Reconcile payroll and related accounts and assist with month-end reporting.
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure employee data is accurate and up to date.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• The Payroll Specialist will maintain payroll documentation and support internal and external audits as needed.

Qualifications- Payroll Specialist

• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience with ADP, Paychex, or similar payroll systems.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, taxes, deductions, and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.