Payroll Specialist / Payroll Administrator

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to manage and process employee payroll accurately and on time. The successful candidate will be responsible for payroll calculations, timekeeping, deductions, tax withholdings, payroll records, and responding to employee payroll inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Process biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review and verify employee timecards, attendance, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll-related information.
• Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other payroll adjustments.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records.
• Handle employee questions regarding pay, deductions, tax withholding, and benefits.
• Process new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, and other payroll updates.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management and accounting.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee and payroll information.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including Alphalist preparation and reconciliation.

About you

• 2+ years of payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, wage and hour regulations, and payroll taxes.
• Experience with payroll or HRIS software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• College graduate preferably in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field is a plus.