Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist / Payroll AdministratorWe are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of weekly payroll for a fast-paced, growing organization with a large employee workforce. This role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and experienced handling high-volume payroll from start to finish.The ideal candidate understands payroll beyond simply submitting hours to a payroll company. You should be comfortable reviewing timekeeping, identifying discrepancies, managing employee changes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring payroll is correct and completed on time every week.ResponsibilitiesPrepare, review, and oversee weekly payroll for a large workforceReview employee hours, punches, overtime, missed punches, and other timekeeping issuesVerify payroll information for accuracy before submissionProcess new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, deductions, and other employee updatesResearch and correct payroll discrepancies quicklyMaintain organized and accurate payroll records and documentationCoordinate directly with our outside payroll providerAssist employees and management with payroll-related questions and issuesEnsure payroll deadlines are consistently metMaintain confidentiality of payroll and employee informationHelp improve payroll procedures and controls as the company continues to growEnsure payroll processes follow applicable federal, state, and local requirementsQualificationsLarge-scale/high-volume payroll experience requiredStrong hands-on experience preparing and managing payroll from start to finishExperience with timekeeping systems and reviewing employee punches/hoursStrong understanding of overtime, payroll deductions, and wage calculationsExperience handling new hires, terminations, and compensation changesExcellent attention to detail — accuracy is extremely important in this positionStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and take ownership of payrollAbility to handle strict weekly deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong Excel skills preferredExperience with payroll/timekeeping platforms such as Fingercheck, ADP, Paychex, UKG, or similar systems preferredCompensationStarting salary: $85,000/year, based on experienceFull-time positionWe are specifically looking for someone with substantial payroll experience who can step into the role, learn our processes quickly, and confidently manage a large weekly payroll with minimal supervision.