Payroll Specialist

<h3>Accountabilities:</h3><ul>
<li>Process payroll for employees across multiple states and locations, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.</li>
<li>Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and payroll taxes in accordance with applicable requirements.</li>
<li>Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before processing.</li>
<li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally.</li>
<li>Manage payroll deductions, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and other payroll-related adjustments.</li>
<li>Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare accurate payroll reports for internal review and financial reporting.</li>
<li>Support payroll audits, year-end processing, and related compliance activities.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records while protecting confidential and sensitive information.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance teams to investigate and resolve payroll-related issues.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll procedures, systems, and workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li>
<h2>Requirements:</h2>
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<li>At least five years of professional payroll experience.</li>
<li>A bachelor’s degree is preferred.</li>
<li>Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance practices relevant to multi-state payroll processing.</li>
<li>Experience using payroll systems such as UKG or Workday.</li>
<li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze payroll data accurately.</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate, complete payroll records.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify appropriate solutions.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to respond effectively to employee questions and collaborate across departments.</li>
<li>Ability to handle confidential employee and financial information with discretion.</li>
<li>Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage recurring payroll deadlines in a remote work environment.</li>
<h2>Benefits:</h2>
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<li>Annual starting salary range of<strong>$70,000–$85,000</strong>, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.</li>
<li>Potential additional compensation, including performance bonuses and discretionary awards.</li>
<li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance.</li>
<li>401(k) retirement plan eligibility, with a company match.</li>
<li>Paid time off, including applicable vacation, sick time, and parental leave benefits.</li>
<li>Professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>Remote work arrangement.</li>
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