Payroll Specialist

Overview

This role involves supporting corporate payroll operations to ensure employees across multiple businesses are paid accurately and on time. The Payroll Specialist will process bi-weekly payrolls, maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and partner with HR, Finance, Accounting, and employees to resolve questions and improve payroll processes.

The position works with Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll using Workday Payroll
• Ensure payroll transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations
• Maintain payroll records; process salary changes, bonuses, commissions, and other employee transactions
• Manage payroll-related deductions, including garnishments and tax administration through ADP SmartCompliance
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, labor reports, 401(k), workers' compensation, and audit reporting
• Create and maintain payroll reports within ADP
• Support payroll accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and year-end payroll activities
• Research and resolve payroll questions from employees, managers, and HR partners
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting to support payroll operations and improve processes
• Stay current on payroll regulations and industry best practices

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
• Experience with Workday Payroll
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance, payroll reporting, and payroll analytics
• Experience processing payroll from start to finish with a high degree of accuracy
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) highly preferred
• Experience using payroll systems and timekeeping platforms
• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $72,300 - $90,400.00
• Base pay may be influenced by scope and responsibilities, candidate work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, and market/business considerations.
• Salary will be subject to geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.