Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Process and support payroll activities, including timekeeping review, payroll changes, deductions, and employee updates.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Aid with onboarding, offboarding, and new hire paperwork.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and HR policies.
• Support leave tracking, PTO administration, and other employee status changes.
• Aid with benefits administration and related employee communications.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment practices.
• Support audits, payroll reconciliations, and reporting as needed.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality with employee and payroll information.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in payroll, HR, or a blended payroll/HR role.
• Experience with payroll management is a valued technical competency.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience managing full cycle payroll from data review through final payroll completion.
• Background handling payroll across multiple states with a solid understanding of related compliance considerations.
• Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and payroll record management.
• Working knowledge of payroll administration principles, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and reconciliations.
• Experience collaborating with Human Resources on employee updates that affect payroll processing.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy while meeting recurring deadlines.