Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. This individual will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and efficiently across multiple states while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, experience working with payroll systems, and the ability to manage payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees across multiple states
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions
• Maintain and update employee payroll records including earnings, taxes, and benefits
• Review and audit timesheets to ensure accuracy and proper approvals
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, particularly for multi-state employees
• Process payroll adjustments including retro pay, corrections, and off-cycle payments
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, taxes, and deductions
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with reconciliations for the accounting team
• Coordinate with HR and Accounting to ensure employee information and benefit deductions are accurate

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of payroll processing experience
• Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

What We Offer

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with competitive compensation between $31-$36/hr, dependent on experience
• Full benefits available after the initial probationary period
• A collaborative, professional environment with opportunities for growth
• Exposure to broader accounting functions and business operations