17975 - Sr. Payroll Specialist - GA, AZ - On Site
Core
Process payroll for assigned clients, manage time & attendance, handle deductions, and ensure compliance with federal/state laws.
Role type
Senior Payroll Specialist
Builds
Payroll cycles, reports, and compliance documentation for client businesses
Domain
HR Technology and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Required skills
Payroll administration, Time & attendance management, PTO balance tracking, New hire/termination processing, Court-ordered deductions, Off-cycle payroll, Year-end W-2 administration, Pay code setup, State final pay law knowledge, Tax notice resolution, HRIS vendor coordination, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
CPP/FPC certification
Responsibilities
Process payroll for client(s) using preferred payroll software, Manage time & attendance system, Process and review payroll reports, Manage and track PTO balances, Process new hires, status changes, direct deposit changes, tax changes, address changes, name changes, terminations, Set up and manage all court-ordered employee deductions, Process off-cycle payrolls and manual checks, Provide payroll-related reports, Answer general payroll and time/attendance questions, Work with clients and HRIS vendors to administer year-end W-2s, Assist with set-up of new locations, positions, cost centers, Coordinate the set-up of new pay codes, Guide and assist clients with final pay/terminations, Assist clients with tax notices or discrepancies, Stay current on payroll-related law changes and updates, Work with Benefit Specialist to ensure all benefit deductions are set up, Provide new hire and termination reports to the Benefit Specialist, Provide employee headcounts for monthly client billing, Maintain personnel files, Complete verifications of employment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC