Lead Payroll Specialist

Easterseals PORT•Raleigh, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a passionate Lead Payroll Specialist to mentor and support the payroll team onsite at our location in Raleigh, NC. This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential. Your Role in Our Mission As a Lead Payroll Specialist on the team, your days will be filled with meaningful work! From conducting detailed reviews of timesheets, audits and reports to guiding and training supervisors, managers, and payroll staff. This Lead will also perform complex payroll transactions and partner with the Payroll Manager to evaluate processes, identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Why Join Us? As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside HR leaders that care about your success. This is a hybrid position in our beautiful headquarters in Raleigh, NC, working 3 days onsite and 2 days remote each week. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions. About Easterseals PORT Health Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

High school diploma or Ged required.
3-5 years of recent, progressive payroll experience
Advanced level of Excel knowledge and experience with the ability to train others
Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation for work-related travel

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducting detailed reviews of timesheets, audits and reports
Guiding and training supervisors, managers, and payroll staff
Perform complex payroll transactions
Partner with the Payroll Manager to evaluate processes, identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency