Payroll Specialist

AlphaBEST Education•Winston-Salem, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AlphaBEST Education provides extended day, summer, and enrichment programs that are designed to inspire and engage students while they discover and learn beyond the school day in a fun, safe environment. As a Payroll Specialist, you'll help ensure our team members are paid accurately and on time while supporting payroll processes across the organization. You'll partner with employees, managers, and the Payroll team to process payroll information, resolve questions and discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and support compliance with payroll laws and company procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in payroll processing and/or human resources strongly preferred
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently, balance multiple priorities, and effectively solve problems
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with employees, managers, and other departments
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP or similar platforms preferred
General knowledge of payroll processes, human resources principles, unemployment claims, leaves of absence, and benefits administration preferred

Responsibilities

Enter and maintain employee information, timesheets, and other payroll data in the payroll system
Assist with payroll processing, including calculations, deductions, tax withholdings, and ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time
Respond to team member payroll questions, including inquiries related to pay information and time-off balances
Review payroll data, conduct audits, and generate payroll reports for management and financial purposes
Research and resolve payroll errors, discrepancies, and more complex payroll-related issues
Maintain accurate payroll records, employee files, and payroll reports
Support the Payroll team in maintaining compliance with applicable payroll laws and regulations
Assist with unemployment claim processing and related data entry
Participate in department meetings, training sessions, and other company meetings or events as needed