Payroll Specialist

End-to-end payroll processing of multi-state payrolls on a weekly basis. This role requires in-depth payroll processing experience, a strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and committed to confidentiality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple locations
• Maintain and update employee payroll records including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and benefit deductions
• Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Review, validate and import time & attendance system information
• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, deductions, and time reporting
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll reports and documentation
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to resolve payroll discrepancies
• Update employee payroll records by reviewing and entering changes
• Respond to employee/management inquiries and requests regarding payroll matters
• Process employee transfers between multiple payroll companies
• Understand computed wages and taxes to ensure the accuracy of earnings
• Complete special projects and or other assigned tasks on an as needed basis
• Ability to prioritize workload efficiently and meet deadlines
• Monitor employee leave situations to accurately pay employees
• Process manual payments
• Maintain strict confidentiality