Payroll Specialist

Overview

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Join a team where your growth is our priority and your work truly matters. Carr Allison is a well-regarded civil litigation firm with a team of over 150 attorneys across the Southeast. Our philosophy of “early identification - early resolution” has earned us decades of trust and respect from our clients. We believe that an open-door policy, teamwork, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence are the cornerstones of our firm’s culture.

We are hiring for a Payroll Specialist to join our administrative team. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing all aspects of payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role requires a high level of confidentiality, exceptional attention to detail, and comprehensive knowledge of payroll procedures. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and adept at problem-solving. This role is well suited for someone with experience in a smaller organization where they have performed the full scope of payroll responsibilities from start to finish.

• Process full-cycle payroll for all employees, including attorneys and support staff, through our payroll system (Paychex) and review for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain reports on taxes and deductions.
• Maintain onboarding, offboarding and change requests for all employees as it relates to payroll.
• Monitor and maintain vacation and sick time through the system to verify accuracy.
• Process garnishments and work with benefits as it relates to payroll.
• Manage profit-sharing contributions including sending year-end letters to employees.
• File benefit plan forms.
• Maintain cafeteria plan (FSA).
• Maintain and prepare communications for benefit open enrollment.
• Complete insurance renewals.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions accurately.
• Handle payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on benefits, timekeeping, reporting, and policy.
• Generate payroll reports for management and audits.
• Stay current on payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and/or have payroll certification.
• Experience of 5+ years is required.
• Paychex knowledge and experience is a plus.

• Strong, close-knit team with a supportive and easy-going environment.
• Emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Please send your resume and salary requirements to  
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