Payroll Specialist

Join a well-established organization with a strong operational foundation and a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Work closely with HR, Accounting, and internal business partners to support accurate payroll processing, employee records, and benefits-related administration. Be part of a hands-on team that values accuracy, responsiveness, confidentiality, and strong employee support. Support a business where payroll and benefits play an important role in maintaining a positive employee experience and smooth day-to-day operations. Step into a role with clear ownership over payroll processing while also assisting with benefits administration and HR operational support. What They Offer You Exposure to both payroll and benefits administration, offering continued growth within HR operations. A collaborative environment where attention to detail, follow-through, and service-oriented support are highly valued. A stable, onsite role with the ability to build strong relationships across HR, Accounting, and the broader employee population. Location On-site role located in Mooresville, NC Responsibilities Process payroll accurately and on time using ADP Workforce Now, including reviewing hours, earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and payroll adjustments. Review timekeeping records, resolve missed punches or discrepancies, and ensure proper approvals are in place before payroll is finalized. Conduct payroll audits before and after processing to identify errors, research discrepancies, and respond to employee payroll questions in a timely and professional manner. Maintain accurate employee records in HR/payroll systems, including new hire information, employee changes, terminations, deductions, and required documentation. Support benefits administration, including new hire enrollments, qualifying life event changes, terminations, open enrollment support, and carrier/vendor coordination. Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure benefit deductions, payroll reports, reconciliations, and related updates are accurate and completed on schedule. Assist with routine and ad hoc reporting, payroll documentation, compliance support, and year-end payroll activities as needed. Background That Fits 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience, ideally with exposure to full-cycle payroll, timekeeping, audits, and employee payroll support. Experience using ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred. Preferred experience supporting benefits administration, including enrollments, employee changes, open enrollment, deductions, and vendor or carrier coordination. Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential employee information with professionalism, accuracy, and discretion. Comfortable working with Excel, payroll reports, employee data, and basic reconciliations. Strong communication and organizational skills with a customer-service mindset and the ability to support employees, HR, and Accounting partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr