Payroll Specialist (Remote)

The Payroll Specialist plays a crucial role within the Finance/Accounting Department as part of the HR team, managing accurate and timely payroll operations while ensuring compliance with tax regulations. This role involves limited interaction with employees, focusing mainly on collaboration with management to maintain payroll integrity, support benefits administration, and prepare for audits. The position offers opportunities for advancement into senior payroll roles or into broader HR and accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule
• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations
• Maintain employee data and payroll records
• Coordinate timekeeping and attendance systems
• Prepare documentation for payroll audits
• Support benefits administration as it relates to payroll
• Generate payroll and regulatory reports
• Identify and resolve payroll issues promptly
• Maintain and update payroll systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of payroll processing experience
• Familiarity with payroll software such as ADP or Paychex
• Knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Good time management abilities