Payroll Specialist

Accelevation•Miamisburg, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

About Accelevation We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future. Your Impact As a Payroll Specialist, you will own the end-to-end execution of weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee experience. Your work directly supports organizational growth by maintaining data integrity, resolving complex payroll issues, and strengthening timekeeping and payroll processes.

Requirements

2–4 years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll
Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and timekeeping
Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Paycor preferred)
Advanced Excel and analytical skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset
Ability to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

Execute and audit weekly payroll processing, ensuring compliance with wage-hour laws and company policies
Review and validate timekeeping data, including overtime, shift differentials, and PTO
Manage payroll changes such as deductions, tax updates, garnishments, and direct deposit entries
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, including off-cycle payroll processing when needed
Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries
Maintain and optimize Paycor system configurations in partnership with leadership
Support payroll tax reporting, 401(k) validation, and internal/external audits
Analyze payroll trends and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and scalability
Develop documentation, SOPs, and training materials for payroll and timekeeping processes