Payroll Specialist III

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Process biweekly and off-cycle payrolls from start to finish, including time and attendance data, earnings, deductions, and adjustments
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies
• Reconcile payroll reports and accounts, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Coordinate payroll changes with HR, Finance, and Benefits, including new hires, terminations, compensation adjustments, and benefits deductions
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries and support internal and external payroll audits
• Prepare and distribute year-end tax documents, including W-2s, and maintain payroll records in line with internal policies and legal standards
• Lead process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives, including system upgrades, to reduce errors and manual work

Job requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing
• Working knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and tax compliance, including changes to payroll laws
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP or Workday, Workday preferred
• Ability to analyze payroll data and resolve discrepancies with accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with large datasets
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus