Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to support a fast-paced organization with multi-state payroll operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while contributing to ongoing system and process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for a multi-state employee population using a centralized payroll system
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements
• Maintain payroll records, including timekeeping, deductions, benefits, and tax filings
• Administer garnishments, child support orders, and other employee withholdings
• Reconcile payroll data and prepare reports for accounting and audit purposes
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure data accuracy
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Support system updates, testing, and continuous process improvements

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and reporting
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (UKG preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment