Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities: Process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Review, verify, and manually enter payroll data including hours worked, pay adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation changes. Audit timesheets, payroll registers, and payroll reports for accuracy prior to processing. Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, garnishments, direct deposit information, and tax withholding elections. Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, tax withholdings, earnings statements, and payroll discrepancies. Support quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations and assist with required payroll reporting. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and audits. Support benefit and retirement plan audits, including 401(k) and workers' compensation reporting. Generate payroll-related reports for management and other internal stakeholders. Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and compensation information.

Requirements: 3+ years of payroll processing experience. Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and payroll best practices. Experience with manual payroll data entry and payroll reconciliations. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and manage payroll deadlines.