Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Payfluence HCM

Providing excellent customer service is the most important job in the entire Payfluence organization. We love to serve, and our clients can feel our enthusiasm and warmth through every interaction-whether on the phone, through email, or in person. Our enthusiasm is part of our culture, and as a growing company, we promote a workplace that is fast-paced, collaborative, fun, and innovative.

At Payfluence HCM, our primary goal is to positively impact the lives of our teammates and the clients we serve. We are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering exceptional payroll service and expertise to our clients throughout the region.

Wherever you start with us, you'll have access to our leadership team, which is committed to helping you succeed. Through regular one-on-one coaching, team collaboration, and professional development opportunities, we establish clear goals and work together to achieve them. Payfluence nurtures growth for individuals who are passionate about serving others and continuously improving their skills.

The Senior Payroll Specialist serves as a trusted advisor to our clients, providing expert-level payroll support, problem resolution, and consultative guidance. This role is responsible for managing complex payroll issues, supporting client payroll processing needs, and helping clients maximize the value of their Payfluence HCM solution.

The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of payroll administration and providing service beyond expectation for our clients.

• Deliver exceptional customer service through proactive communication and problem-solving.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for a book of clients.
• Process, review, and troubleshoot complex payroll transactions and payroll-related issues.
• Provide prompt, accurate, and detailed professional support via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted payroll advisor.
• Educate clients on payroll best practices, compliance requirements, and system functionality.
• Assist clients in maximizing utilization of Payfluence's Human Capital Management platform.
• Collaborate with implementation, tax, benefits, and HR teams to ensure client success.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the client experience.

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of payroll processing and customer support experience.
• Experience working with payroll software platforms, preferably within the HCM, payroll, PEO, or HR technology industry.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour compliance, garnishments, and payroll best practices.
• Proven success in a client-facing service role with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based business applications.

• Experience with isolved or other Human Capital Management platforms.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and payroll tax compliance.

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients and teammates every day

If you're passionate about helping businesses succeed, enjoy solving payroll challenges, and thrive in a customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.