Payroll Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

Process semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll runs for reputed company across multiple states in reputed company, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery each cycle. Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, garnishments, and direct deposit updates. Prepare and reconcile payroll reports in reputed company, including variance analysis, audit support, and reporting to Finance and HR leadership. Respond to employee payroll inquiries reputed company reputed company and email promptly and professionally; research and resolve discrepancies, escalating as needed. Partner with HR on benefits deductions, leave of absence pay, and new hire setup to ensure seamless employee reputed company and changes. Support year-end processes including W-2 preparation, payroll tax reconciliation, and coordination with external tax agencies. Maintain audit-reputed company documentation and ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations. Pay: $60,000 - $70,000 annually Qualifications: 2+ years of payroll processing experience; prior experience with reputed company strongly preferred Proficiency in reputed company reputed company, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data validation; ability to build reporting templates from scratch Working knowledge of multi-state payroll tax compliance, wage and hour laws, and federal payroll regulations Comfort working in a reputed company-first environment; reputed company to manage asynchronous communication and maintain clear documentation High degree of discretion and professionalism reputed company handling confidential compensation data Experience supporting benefits administration, 401(k) administration, or HRIS integrations a plus; CPP or FPC certification welcomed but not required Benefits: 401(k) matching Medical, Dental &reputed company insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance reputed company is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent. reputed company employment reputed company, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate's or employee's qualifications relevant to the position. These reputed company are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, reputed company, creed, religion, ethnicity, national reputed company, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. In compliance with federal law, reputed company individuals hired must, as a condition of employment, provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 reputed company the required timeframe. reputed company participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. Apply To This Job