Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring employee wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are accurate and completed within established deadlines
• Review and maintain employee payroll information, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, and tax elections
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and company policies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions, resolving issues professionally and maintaining a high level of customer service
• Perform payroll reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and work with HR and Finance to resolve issues before payroll is finalized
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership while assisting with internal and external audits and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information while adhering to company security and privacy standards

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Rippling experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance
• High attention to detail with exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting payroll deadlines