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Payroll Specialist – Trumbull, CT
Target Compensation: 70k-80k
A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its finance and HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing payroll for a mid-sized employee population.
The Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
As a Payroll Specialist, you will:
Target Compensation: 70k-80k
A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its finance and HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing payroll for a mid-sized employee population.
The Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
- Join a purpose-driven organization making a meaningful impact
- Collaborative work environment with strong team support
- The Payroll Specialist will have high visibility across HR and finance
- Opportunity to take ownership of payroll processes and systems
As a Payroll Specialist, you will:
- Process payroll for approximately 500 employees on a regular schedule
- Ensure accuracy of payroll data including hours, deductions, and benefits
- Maintain and manage payroll records within Paylocity
- Review payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Handle employee payroll inquiries and provide timely support
- Assist with payroll-related reporting and audits
- Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee data
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information
- Support process improvements and efficiencies as a proactive Payroll Specialist
- 3 years of experience as a Payroll Specialist, ideally within a nonprofit environment
- Must have experience with Paylocity
- Experience processing payroll for mid-sized organizations (hundreds of employees preferred)
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, compliance, and reporting
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities as a Payroll Specialist
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000