Payroll Specialist

• Partner with the Payroll Manager to prepare and process bi-monthly payroll activities for employees across multiple states
• Review and update employee tax withholdings and direct deposit details for newly onboarded staff to ensure records are accurate before payroll processing
• Calculate earnings for new employees, including prorated pay when start dates fall within an active payroll cycle
• Determine final compensation for departing employees in accordance with applicable pay policies and timing requirements
• Process compensation changes such as salary updates and other payroll-impacting adjustments with careful attention to effective dates
• Compute pay related to leaves of absence and ensure those payments are entered correctly based on eligibility and leave status
• Enter and validate payroll batches for onboarding, terminations, and compensation changes to support timely and accurate payroll completion
• Input one-time payments such as supplemental earnings, special adjustments, or other non-recurring compensation items
• Help maintain organized payroll records and support compliance with internal controls, payroll regulations, and audit requirements

• Proven experience processing payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees
• Hands-on knowledge of bi-monthly payroll cycles, including accurate calculation and entry of payroll data
• Experience administering multi-state payroll with a solid understanding of varying tax and wage requirements
• Proficiency with ADP Online and confidence working within payroll systems to manage employee updates and pay entries
• Background supporting onboarding-related payroll activities, including setup of tax elections and banking information
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and the ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion

Familiarity with international payroll processes and coordination considerations is preferred

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan