Payroll Specialist

Concurrent Technologies Corporation • Johnstown, PA

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About The Position

This role is responsible for administering and supporting the organization’s payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The position maintains payroll records, processes wages, bonuses, overtime, and deductions, and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax requirements. The role also handles payroll tax filings, benefits deductions, and reporting related to payroll expenses and employee compensation.
In addition, the position serves as a key resource for employee payroll inquiries, resolving discrepancies and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. The role collaborates closely with HR and finance teams to ensure payroll systems align with timekeeping and employee records while staying current with changes in payroll regulations and best practices.
The ideal candidate has experience in payroll processing, strong attention to detail, proficiency with payroll software and Excel, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll processing or a similar role is required.
• Familiarity with payroll software and knowledge of tax laws and payroll regulations is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills for handling employee inquiries and collaborating with internal teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.
• Ability to stay updated on payroll laws and industry best practices.
• Understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in payroll (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional – CPP) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of payroll software and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy in wages, bonuses, overtime, and deductions.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including personal information, tax exemptions, and wage changes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Prepare and distribute paychecks or direct deposit statements to employees.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues or discrepancies in a professional manner.
• Calculate and file payroll taxes, ensuring timely submission to appropriate government agencies.
• Manage benefits deductions and ensure proper recording in payroll systems.
• Prepare reports on payroll expenses, tax filings, and employee compensation for management and auditors.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll tax laws, benefits regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless payroll integration with timekeeping systems and employee records.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Although our work at CTC is extremely important, we also recognize the need for our employees to maintain a proper mix of work and personal life.
• CTC offers exceptional career growth, cutting edge technology, educational opportunities, and recognition for quality work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees