Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a growing team in Macedonia, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for someone who brings hands-on payroll experience, enjoys working with detailed data, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will help ensure timely and accurate payroll processing while collaborating with internal partners to support compliance and reporting needs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage weekly multi-state payroll processing with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Examine payroll inputs to identify and correct issues involving time worked, earnings, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.
• Coordinate payroll-related payments, including advances, direct deposit activity, and employment verification support.
• Administer wage garnishments and other legally required deductions in accordance with applicable orders and payroll regulations.
• Organize and maintain payroll files, supporting documentation, and records to ensure audit readiness and data integrity.
• Monitor payroll practices for alignment with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.
• Provide documentation and research support for internal and external payroll audits.
• Work closely with HR, Tax, Compliance, and Operations teams to verify employee and payroll data.
• Assist with payroll system maintenance, reporting, and validation of information across platforms such as Excel, SAP, ADP, UKG, or similar tools.
• 1+ years of payroll, accounting, or related experience, with exposure to full-cycle payroll processing.
• Experience handling multi-state payroll and understanding of payroll tax considerations.
• Familiarity with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG, SAP, AccuTerm, Heartland, or comparable systems.
• Proven ability to manage payroll for large employee populations, including environments with 500+ employees.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to review data carefully for errors and inconsistencies.
• Positive, team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Working knowledge of garnishments, deductions, and payroll recordkeeping practices.