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Payroll Specialist

MJMorgan Group

We are seeking an experienced Remote Payroll Specialist to process high-volume, multi-state payroll while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.

Responsibilities

  • Process end-to-end payroll for an assigned employee population across multiple states.
  • Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and data validation.
  • Review timekeeping, deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll reports.
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
  • Support year-end processing, system upgrades, and special payroll projects.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable state and local payroll tax requirements.
  • Protect confidential employee and payroll information.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
  • Experience with high-volume, multi-state payroll.
  • Experience with a major payroll/HCM system preferred.
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, filtering, and formulas.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a fully remote environment.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.

Reach out today to learn more!

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