Payroll Specialist

Life Time Inc.

9d • $24 - $32

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist I provides responsive and reliable customer service while supporting payroll processing activities and developing knowledge of payroll laws, policies, and systems. This entry-level role performs routine payroll transactions, responds to employee inquiries with empathy and professionalism, and assists with payroll audits and reconciliations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required
• 0-2 years of payroll, accounting, administrative, or related experience
• Strong customer service and communication skills with ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and empathetically
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential payroll and employee information with discretion and professionalism
• High attention to detail and accuracy with ability to perform audits and validations following established processes
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications
• Ability to learn and navigate Workday Payroll system
• Ability to meet weekend or after-hours commitments as required to support payroll timelines

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• Experience supporting multi-state and Canadian payroll operations preferred
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• Workday Payroll experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive support to team members by answering payroll questions, researching pay discrepancies, and assisting with accurate payroll information in Workday
• Support weekly and off-cycle payroll processing, including new hires, terminations, and employee changes
• Assist leaders in coaching team members with time entry and payroll-related processes
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee personal information in Workday
• Process payroll deductions, garnishments, banking details, and other statutory requirements
• Perform payroll reconciliations and audits following established processes
• Partner with HR, managers, and other departments to coordinate and resolve payroll-related issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies and payroll procedures
• Support year-end payroll activities and tax reporting
• Support payroll timelines with flexibility for weekend or after-hours processing as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information with discretion and professionalism

Benefits

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED