Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and a solid background in payroll processing and compliance. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations while collaborating with various departments to maintain efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities :

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on schedule by coordinating with managers, HR, and external payroll service providers.
• Maintain thorough payroll records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Reconcile payroll transactions, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries, addressing issues and ensuring compliance in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to verify and update employee data.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in payroll processes and implement enhancements.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management review.
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions and requests, ensuring a high level of service.
• Stay informed about changes in payroll laws and regulations to maintain compliance.
• Cross-train on payroll functions to support operational continuity.
• Extensive experience with payroll software systems and multi-state payroll operations.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling HR and payroll data.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with internal teams and external partners.
• Familiarity with mathematical and statistical concepts relevant to payroll.
• Experience overseeing payroll accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and comparisons to the general ledger.