Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Location: One Union Place, Hartford, CT

Modality: Hybrid

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Work Type: Full Time; Full Company Benefits Package

Are you a payroll professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for precision? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy contributing to a collaborative, service-focused team? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise to Propark's Payroll Team!

We are currently seeking a motivated, initiative-taking, and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our growing Payroll team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic department responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll processing for 2,000+ employees across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Payroll Specialist, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Accurately process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for over 2,000 employees, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Processing wage changes, including calculating retroactive pay adjustments as needed.
• Calculate and process PTO payouts and final pay as needed.
• Assist with payroll-related audits, reports, and accounting reconciliations.
• Support benefit-related payroll projects, withholdings, and reporting.
• Perform routine audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain payroll system data, accruals, and timekeeping records.
• Respond promptly to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll matters.

Qualifications & Skills

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Minimum 23 years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume, multi-location environment.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Experience with UKG Workforce Ready (Kronos) is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and tax regulations.
• Prior experience processing union payrolls and interpreting CBAs a plus.
• Elevated level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data validation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a team-first attitude.

Why Join Propark?

Be part of a growing, innovative company that values your contributions.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Apply now!

We can't wait to meet you!

Propark is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.