Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for approximately 500 employees across multiple entities and states.
• Ensure accurate calculation and processing of earnings, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and benefit deductions.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
• Manage payroll tax withholding and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Cook up year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audits.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries.
• As the system administrator for Paylocity, manage employee data management, workflows, security roles, reporting, and configuration.
• Support employee onboarding, offboarding, organizational changes, and system integrations.
• Develop and maintain HRIS documentation, procedures, and training materials.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll administration experience supporting multi-state payroll.
• 2+ years of HRIS administration experience, preferably with Paylocity.
• Experience processing payroll across multiple entities and employee populations.
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and compliance requirements.