Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities: Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees. Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and direct deposits. Review and reconcile payroll and timekeeping data to ensure accuracy before payroll submission. Administer garnishments, child support orders, tax withholdings, accruals, and other payroll deductions. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and multi-jurisdiction payroll regulations. Manage payroll tax reporting, filings, notices, and agency correspondence. Perform audits of payroll transactions, employee data, earnings, deductions, and time records. Support payroll-related projects, system updates, organizational changes, and process improvements. Generate payroll reports and assist HR, Finance, and leadership with payroll data requests. Create and maintain payroll procedures, training materials, and best practices documentation. Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner. Maintain confidentiality while delivering accurate and customer-focused payroll support.

Qualifications: 3+ years of payroll processing experience. Experience supporting multi-state payroll operations. Knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, garnishments, and payroll compliance. Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems; Workday experience preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical abilities. Ability to manage confidential information and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and customer service skills. If you are interested in learning more, please apply now.