Payroll Specialist

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United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary1,450 - 1,900 USD per month
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Job Details

Experience
1–3 years
Required Skills
Microsoft ExcelComplianceGoogle Sheets

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in payroll processing or a related finance/HR operations role.
  • Solid understanding of payroll principles, tax regulations, and employee compensation structures.
  • Experience using payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for reporting and reconciliation tasks.
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across HR and Finance teams.

Responsibilities

  • Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll cycles accurately and on time, ensuring all employee payments are correct and properly scheduled.
  • Review and validate timesheets, bonuses, wages, deductions, benefits, and other payroll inputs for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure proper calculation and application of taxes, withholdings, garnishments, and other statutory or voluntary deductions.
  • Maintain and update payroll records, employee data, and system entries in payroll platforms.
  • Collaborate closely with HR on onboarding, terminations, compensation adjustments, and employee status changes.
  • Reconcile payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently and accurately.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, clear support regarding payroll matters.
  • Support internal and external audits while ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Manage direct deposits, benefits deductions, and garnishment processing.
  • Assist with year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and reporting requirements.
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