Payroll Specialist

Granite Hills Group•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to manage and process employee payroll accurately and on time. This role serves as the primary administrator of the company HRIS system and manages the accounting-related aspects of our benefits administration system, ensuring compliance with wage and tax regulations, and supporting employees and the HR team with payroll and benefits-related questions. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and experience handling confidential employee information. This role reports to the Vice President of Human Resources and works in close coordination with the finance team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2+ years of payroll processing experience preferred.
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, Paylocity, Gusto, or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of payroll practices, wage laws, tax deductions, and payroll compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general office software.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional, Fundamental Payroll Certification, or related certification.
Experience processing multi-state payroll.
Familiarity with HRIS systems and accounting software.
Knowledge of benefits deductions, garnishments, and leave-related payroll processing.

Responsibilities

Process regular payroll for hourly, salaried, and/or contract employees.
Review and verify hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and commissions.
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee payroll data.
Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax laws.
Prepare payroll reports for management, accounting, and audits.
Coordinate with HR and Finance to ensure employee changes, new hires, terminations, and benefit deductions are accurately reflected in payroll.
Respond to employee payroll questions in a timely and professional manner.
Assist with year-end reporting and other compliance requirements.
Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain confidentiality of employee and company payroll information.