A growing organization is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist with 2–4 years of experience in multi-state payroll processing. This critical role ensures accurate, timely payroll while staying compliant with federal, state, and local regulations. We’re looking for a detail-driven professional who thrives under deadlines and values accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee end-to-end weekly payroll processing in coordination with HR, managers, and third-party providers
• Maintain and audit payroll records, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Support employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize payroll operations
• Stay up to date with evolving payroll laws and compliance requirements
• Assist with journal entries, payroll general ledger reconciliations, and reporting to leadership

What You Bring:

• 2–4+ years of experience in multi-state payroll administration
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant laws
• Meticulous attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate tight deadlines
• Experience with payroll-related accounting tasks is a plus
• CPP or FPC certification is a plus

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred