Payroll Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 2–3 years of recent end-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Recent proficiency (within the last three years) with ADP Workforce Now.
• Solid understanding of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and tax regulations.
• Elevated discretion and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data validation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a team-first attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-volume, multi-location environment.
• Experience with UKG Workforce Ready.
• Prior experience processing union payrolls and interpreting collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Experience with automation and AI.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for over 700 employees, ensuring compliance with union requirements, internal policies, and external regulations.
• Process wage changes, including calculating retroactive pay adjustments as needed.
• Calculate and process PTO payouts and final pay as needed.
• Perform routine audits of payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in payroll projects, including system enhancements, corporate department implementations, business acquisitions, and process improvements.
• Support benefit-related payroll projects, withholdings, and reporting.
• Maintain payroll system data, accruals, and timekeeping records.
• Respond promptly to employee and management inquiries about payroll matters.
• Reconcile union billing.

Benefits

• Full company benefits package, including medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, and six supplemental insurance options, including commuter benefits, pet insurance, and 401(k), for full-time employees.
• Paid vacation and an extra day off on the employee’s birthday for full-time employees.
• Seven paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and a floating birthday holiday.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Wellness benefits according to city or state mandates.
• Free parking.
• Free and confidential employee assistance program available 24/7, including three free counseling sessions for each employee and each household family member.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Promotion-from-within opportunities.