Payroll Specialist

PAYROLL COORDINATOR

An established organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Coordinator to join its Stamford, CT corporate office. This role reports to the Payroll Supervisor and supports all U.S. and Canadian payroll activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in a payroll support role, multi-state payroll processing experience, strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, advanced Excel skills, and excellent organizational abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Payroll Supervisor to process weekly payroll for over 2,500 employees across the U.S. and Canada in a timely manner.
• Ensure accuracy in wages, bonuses, overtime, and deductions prior to payroll processing.
• Maintain accurate records for all payroll documentation and transactions.
• Adhere to established payroll policies and procedures.
• Review payroll procedures and provide guidance to employees on policy details.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues or discrepancies professionally.
• Track weekly timesheets, submissions, and paid time reporting.
• Provide support during the company’s transition to the Workday platform, acting as a key contributor during the implementation process.

Job Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in multi-state payroll processing
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and requirements
• Experience working with Workday HRIS/payroll systems preferred
• Familiarity with other payroll software such as ADP is beneficial
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with Payroll and Accounting teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve payroll discrepancies and issues