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A mission driven organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high volume, complex, multi entity payroll operation. This role is critical for maintaining continuity during a departmental transition and is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed payroll work, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in an onsite, collaborative environment.
Job Responsibility:
Process full cycle payroll for a large, diverse employee population across multiple entities
Manage monthly and semimonthly payroll schedules
Maintain payroll accuracy, compliance, and strict confidentiality
Prepare and validate payroll data, deductions, adjustments, and reporting
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues promptly and professionally
Assist with year-end payroll functions as needed
Learn and operate within an existing ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains)
Support departmental transition as long tenured payroll staff retire
Requirements:
3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience (multi entity or high volume preferred)
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains a plus (not required)
High level of integrity and discretion—this role handles sensitive information
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
extensive payroll experience may substitute for a degree
Minimum of 2 years of experience processing payroll for large organizations
Proficiency in Excel and Word, with strong computer skills to learn new software
Experience with full-cycle payroll and managing payroll for over 500 employees
Familiarity with Great Plains Dynamics or similar accounting systems preferred but not required
Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively
Knowledge of payroll tax reporting and compliance requirements
Ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail
Nice to have:
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains
Familiarity with Great Plains Dynamics or similar accounting systems
What we offer:
Generous benefits package available upon conversion
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance