Payroll Specialist III

Redwood Materials • Carson City, NV

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 1,200 employees across multiple states. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, maintains payroll records, and resolves payroll matters for internal and external stakeholders. It works independently on complex assignments, recommends process and system improvements, and coordinates with HR, Finance, and Benefits. This is a fully on-site role at LH 2.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and tax compliance, including changes to payroll laws.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP or Workday.
• Ability to analyze payroll data and resolve discrepancies with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with large datasets.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with Workday; Workday is preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and off-cycle payrolls from start to finish, including time and attendance data, earnings, deductions, and adjustments.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Reconcile payroll reports and accounts, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Coordinate payroll changes with HR, Finance, and Benefits, including new hires, terminations, compensation adjustments, and benefits deductions.
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries and support internal and external payroll audits.
• Prepare and distribute year-end tax documents, including W-2s, and maintain payroll records in line with internal policies and legal standards.
• Lead process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives, including system upgrades, to reduce errors and manual work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed