Payroll Specialist
Core
Process and balance the entire U.S. payroll, handle employee inquiries, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
Role type
Payroll Specialist
Builds
Accurate, compliant payroll cycles for assigned employee populations
Domain
Financial services / Payroll operations
Required skills
Payroll processing, Wage calculation, Payroll tax compliance, Timekeeping validation, Audit support, Regulatory compliance, Manual check processing, Internal controls documentation, SOX compliance, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Workday systems, Ticketing systems (ServiceNow/Jira), Advanced Excel
Responsibilities
Process regular and off-cycle payrolls, Ensure accurate calculation of wages and bonuses, Review and reconcile payroll reports, Validate timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies, Process manual checks for terminations and bonuses, Assist with payroll audits, Respond to employee inquiries, Perform periodic internal audits, Identify process gaps and recommend improvements, Document payroll procedures, Support SOX compliance, Provide support for special projects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC