Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

About the Company & Opportunity

Join a well-established service company with over 50 years of success and stability in the industry. Our client is known for its strong, family-oriented culture, supportive leadership, and commitment to employee satisfaction.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

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• Flexible work environment promoting strong work/life balance
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• Family-oriented company culture with long-term employee loyalty
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• Stable organization with high employee retention
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• Opportunity to grow within a supportive and collaborative team
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• Pay: $30–$37/hour
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Overview of the Payroll Specialist Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting payroll compliance and employee inquiries. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to join a stable organization with a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Specialist

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• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time
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• Process prevailing wage payroll and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and contract requirements
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• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
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• Process new hires, terminations, wage changes, and employee deductions
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• Review and reconcile payroll reports, timecards, certified payroll records, and benefit deductions
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• Coordinate payroll-related tax filings and year-end reporting, including W-2s
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• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies
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• Support benefits administration and payroll audits as needed
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• Assist with workers' compensation reporting and leave tracking
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• Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate employee data and payroll records
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• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information
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Preferred Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist

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• 2+ years of payroll processing experience required
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• Experience processing prevailing wage and certified payroll required
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• Strong understanding of prevailing wage regulations and wage and hour compliance
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• Knowledge of payroll laws, taxes, and federal and state payroll regulations
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• Experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
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• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
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