Payroll Specialist

We are seeking an accurate, detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee and process our employee payroll operations. In this role, you will ensure accurate timekeeping, tax withholdings, wage calculations, and timely disbursements across the company. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses analytical skills, and stays current on wage and hour regulations. Experience handling multistate payroll is a plus.

salary: $26.5 - $29 per hour shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

• Collect, calculate, and process bi-weekly / semi-monthly payroll for all salaried and hourly employees using [Payroll Software, e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Workday].
• Audit employee timesheets, PTO requests, overtime hours, and shift differentials to ensure accuracy prior to execution.
• Calculate and process voluntary and involuntary deductions, including benefits premiums, 401(k) contributions, wage garnishments, child support, and tax levies.
• Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll tax reconciliations, including the preparation and distribution of W-2 forms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, resolving paycheck discrepancies, tax withholding questions, and wage statements with discretion and empathy.
• Generate custom payroll, labor, and benefit reports for finance, HR, and external auditors; conduct regular payroll audits to maintain high data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, maintain system documentation, and update employee payroll records (direct deposits, tax exemptions, address changes).

Skills

• ADP (1 year of experience is preferred)
• Workday (1 year of experience is preferred)
• multi state payroll (1 year of experience is preferred)
• 1099s

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.