Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a large, complex organization. This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while providing exceptional service to employees and internal stakeholders.

• Process multi-state, high-volume payroll accurately and on schedule for a large employee population
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
• Review and reconcile payroll data, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to ensure accurate employee data, new hires, terminations, and changes
• Support payroll audits, year-end processing (W-2s), and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within payroll operations

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) required
• 3–5 years of payroll experience within large, complex organizations
• Experience with Retirement Plans a plus
• Strong working knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience processing multi-state payroll and handling high-volume employee populations
• Paycor experience preferred (not required)
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll-related reporting tools

• Experience with payroll system implementations or upgrades
• Background supporting audits and internal controls in a complex payroll environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills