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We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a chemicals manufacturing organization in Phoenix, Arizona in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can manage complex, high-volume payroll operations while maintaining strict compliance with wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The role will work closely with HR and accounting partners to support payroll accuracy, compensation administration, audits, and employee inquiries in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibility
Administer end-to-end payroll processing on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across multiple states
Examine timesheets, earnings, deductions, garnishments, benefit withholdings, and tax entries to confirm each payroll cycle is complete and compliant
Coordinate payroll disbursements and support period-end close activities by preparing reports, reconciling payroll data, and helping resolve variances with accounting
Monitor federal, state, and local payroll regulations, apply legislative updates, and recommend policy or process adjustments to maintain compliance
Perform recurring payroll audits, investigate discrepancies, and partner with internal stakeholders to correct issues before final submission
Maintain secure and accurate payroll, compensation, and employee records in accordance with legal retention requirements and confidentiality standards
Support compensation-related administration by helping maintain pay data, wage structures, benefit elections, leave balances, and other employee information in HR systems
Provide payroll system guidance to internal users, respond to employee verification and payroll-related questions, and deliver training when needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or a related discipline, along with 5–7 years of payroll experience