Payroll Specialist

Job description

Job Summary The Payroll Specialist is responsible for preparing and processing payroll for various divisions of the company while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This includes maintaining payroll records, verifying data, resolving discrepancies, and providing exceptional support to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail, experience with ADP (or similar payroll systems), and a solid understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices. Key Responsibilities: 1. Payroll Processing & Compliance Process payroll on a biweekly schedule (including multiple pay cycles) using ADP. Accurately calculate wages, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and commissions. Manage the flow and maintenance of employee data between payroll, HR, and accounting systems. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws (e.g., FLSA, wage garnishments, tax regulations). Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee data and payroll information. 2. Payroll Reporting & Audits Prepare and distribute detailed reports to relevant departments. Support year-end payroll proce...