Payroll Specialist

Job Description:

The Payroll Specialist supports day-to-day payroll operations in a complex, multi-entity environment. This role is responsible for accurate bi-weekly payroll processing, system administration support, compliance-related activities, and collaboration with cross-functional payroll partners. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to ongoing payroll improvements and projects, with potential for longer-term growth.

Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll with accuracy and timeliness
• Support payroll systems as a processor and administrator
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and compliance reviews
• Research payroll, tax, and regulatory issues at the federal, state, and provincial levels
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve payroll and tax-related inquiries
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and documentation
• Support payroll projects, testing, and system or process changes
• Provide backup support for payroll processing and assist with annual audits (e.g., retirement plans, workers’ comp)
• Perform additional payroll-related tasks and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of full-cycle payroll experience
• Experience in high-volume, multi-state payroll environments
• Exposure to Canadian payroll preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively across teams and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Payroll certification (CPP/FPC) and experience with large payroll systems a plus