Payroll Specialist

Alcott HR is searching for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in WNY. Reporting to our Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for processing payrolls across multiple states, advising clients on payroll-related matters, delivering exceptional customer service, and collaborating with team members as needed. Here’s what you’ll do: Serve as a key advisor to clients on payroll-related matters, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Address client inquiries and resolve payroll issues in a professional and efficient manner. Establish and maintain strong client relationships to deliver exceptional customer service. Stay up to date with payroll processing systems, industry best practices, and evolving wage and tax laws at the federal, state and local levels. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance payroll operations and ensure seamless service delivery. You are someone who has: Minimum of 3 years' experience in multi-state payroll processing Client facing payroll processing experience preferred FPC or CPP preferred Understanding of federal and state employment regulations, strong familiarity with wage and hour regulations Strong internal and external customer service mindset Proficiency in technology with experience using various HRIS platforms Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent years of education and experience. Compensation: $26.44–30.29 an hour ($55,000–68,000 annually) commensurate with experience. About Alcott HR At Alcott HR, we have a Passion for People and Performance. We empower leaders to focus on their core business purposes and meaning which enables them to more quickly and efficiently grow their business. Alcott HR provides clients and business owners with customized solutions for running their business, including HR best practices, regulatory compliance, payroll, training and development, employee benefits, risk management support, workers' compensation insurance and employment related administration. We serve a diverse group of successful profit and not for profit businesses across the U.S. Get to know us by visiting Alcott HR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Alcott HR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr