What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Coordinator position at Taylor Hodson Staffing?
The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role serves as a key liaison between Human Resources, Finance, and external vendors, and requires strong attention to detail, discretion, and process discipline.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and process multi-state, bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payrolls for exempt and non-exempt employees.
- Review and validate timekeeping data, pay adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and deductions prior to payroll submission.
- Maintain payroll records, reports, and documentation in accordance with audit and retention requirements.
- Reconcile payroll reports and partner with Finance on general ledger entries and variance analysis.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and support payroll system enhancements.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of payroll experience in a corporate or professional services environment.
- Working knowledge of multi-state payroll and wage and hour compliance.
- Experience with ADP and/or Paychex
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.