Payroll Specialist

Accelevation•Miamisburg, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Payroll Specialist, you will help ensure Accelevation employees are paid accurately and on time each week. You will serve as a resource for payroll operations and partner with Human Resources, Finance, managers, and employees to maintain payroll accuracy, resolve issues, strengthen compliance, and improve processes. The role requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to an exceptional employee experience. It is suitable for candidates building a payroll career as well as those with prior payroll experience. The position is onsite in Miamisburg, Ohio, and is primarily performed in an office environment. It offers an opportunity to build specialized expertise while supporting a rapidly growing organization.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate issues.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in payroll, accounting, finance, auditing, human resources, administration, or another detail-oriented operational role.
Experience working with payroll, HRIS, or timekeeping systems; Paycor experience is preferred.
Familiarity with payroll practices, wage and hour regulations, payroll tax requirements, and compliance standards.
Experience supporting multi-state payroll environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, Mathematics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Support the administration and execution of weekly payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Review and validate timekeeping data, including overtime, shift differentials, paid time off, and other payroll-related transactions.
Audit payroll and timekeeping information, investigate discrepancies and their root causes, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Process payroll-related changes, including deductions, garnishments, tax updates, and direct deposit information.
Assist with payroll corrections and off-cycle payroll processing as needed.
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll and timekeeping questions.
Maintain payroll records and accurate employee information within Paycor and related systems.
Support payroll tax reporting, retirement plan validations, audits, and compliance activities.
Analyze payroll and workforce data to identify trends, improve accuracy, and strengthen payroll processes.
Develop and maintain payroll procedures, process documentation, and training materials.
Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders to improve payroll operations and the employee experience.