Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a growing, multi-state organization. This position partners closely with managers, employees, and leadership teams to support payroll operations, maintain compliance, and resolve payroll-related issues with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is analytical, adaptable, and process-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to ongoing improvements in payroll processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and process employee timecards and payroll submissions
• Review payroll data for accuracy and reconcile discrepancies
• Respond to employee payroll questions and concerns in a timely manner
• Calculate payable hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and deductions
• Maintain and update payroll records and documentation
• Prepare recurring payroll reports and related analysis
• Research and resolve state and local payroll tax issues
• Assist with setup of unemployment and withholding accounts in new states
• Support process improvements and adapt to evolving payroll procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field
• Experience with multi-state, multi-entity payroll preferred
• Knowledge of payroll taxes preferred
• CPP or FPC certification preferred
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong numerical reasoning and attention to detail
• Experience with payroll systems; Paycor experience preferred
• Self-driven, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment