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Senior Payroll Specialist

Kforce Inc
Raleigh, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 3/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Payroll Specialist position at Kforce Inc?

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist in Raleigh, NC. Duties:

  • Senior Payroll Specialist will handle payroll for exempt/non-exempt employees (semi-monthly weekly)
  • Liaise with payroll vendor on tax filings, involuntary orders, stock comp reporting
  • Support payroll journal entries, accruals, and tax statements
  • Research/escalation support, root cause, and resolution
  • As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will stay current with payroll regulatory changes
  • Recommend/implement process improvements
  • Support internal/external audits

Requirements

  • 5 years of payroll experience
  • Experience processing payroll for 5,000 employees
  • Previous experience with a multinational company
  • Strong Excel - pivot tables data manipulation
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Able to work independently and within a team

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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