Payroll Specialist

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This opportunity is with a well‑established, employee‑focused engineering and professional services organization known for long‑term stability and continued growth. The firm supports complex, multi‑state operations and values precision, collaboration, and accountability across its internal teams.

The Payroll Specialist will play a critical role within the accounting and finance function, owning payroll processes for a diverse employee population. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys accuracy, structure, and being a trusted resource within the organization.

Why candidates are drawn to this role:

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• Stable organization with a long history and strong internal processes
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• Fully on‑site environment with close collaboration across teams
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• Exposure to multi‑state payroll in a professional services setting
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• Opportunity to serve as a payroll subject‑matter expert
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• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
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This position is ideal for someone who values consistency, ownership, and being part of a well‑run operation.

Key Responsibilities

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• Process full‑cycle payroll accurately and on time for a multi‑state employee population
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• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
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• Prepare payroll entries, reconciliations, and standard reporting
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• Partner with HR and Accounting to resolve payroll questions and support audits
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• Maintain payroll records and support year‑end activities (W‑2s, reporting, audits)
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Qualifications

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• 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably with multi‑state payroll exposure
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• Associate’s degree preferred
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• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and confidential information
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Additional Details

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• Fully on‑site role based in Indianapolis
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• Ideal for an experienced Payroll Specialist seeking long‑term stability and ownership of the payroll function
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• Professional services or engineering industry experience is a plus
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