Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

1. Execute end-to-end payroll processing for employees using a legacy human resources and payroll platform.
2. Examine payroll records, confirm data accuracy, and prepare finalized information for timely submission within established pay cycle deadlines.
3. Carry out payroll support activities such as data entry, audit reviews, reconciliations, and correction of pay-related issues.
4. Evaluate payroll results to verify compliance with institutional guidelines, labor agreements, and applicable wage and hour regulations.
5. Research discrepancies involving earnings, deductions, retirement contributions, or other payroll elements and coordinate resolutions with HR, finance, and relevant departments.
6. Maintain organized payroll files and supporting documentation to satisfy internal control standards and audit readiness expectations.
7. Produce and assist with reports related to compensation, withholdings, deductions, and retirement-related payroll activity.
8. Provide dependable operational coverage during critical payroll deadlines and high-volume processing periods.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of payroll experience.
• Practical experience using a legacy payroll system.
• Strong knowledge of the complete payroll lifecycle, including pay runs, validation, balancing, submission, and post-payroll corrections.
• Familiarity with payroll practices for multiple employee groups, such as certificated, classified, hourly, or similarly structured workforces.
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile payroll data, identify inconsistencies, and resolve issues with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage strict deadlines in a fast-paced payroll setting.
• Experience with high-volume payroll processing, including environments supporting large employee populations.