Payroll/HR Specialist

About the position The Payroll/HR Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee payroll, maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and company policies, and providing exceptional support to employees regarding pay and deductions. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of payroll systems, taxation, and benefits administration. Responsibilities • Payroll Processing: Accurately calculate and process employees wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, and benefits. • Review and verify time-sheets for accuracy, resolving discrepancies as needed. • Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time for all employees. • Data Management: Enter, update, and maintain payroll data in databases and spreadsheets. • Reconcile payroll data, verify accuracy, and correct any errors or inconsistencies. • Maintain confidential and organized payroll records in compliance with company policies and regulations. • Deductions and Adjustments: Manage tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and other garnishments, including wage garnishments and 401(k) contributions. • Process adjustments for raises, bonuses, commissions, and corrections to prior pay periods. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and labor regulations. • Compliance and Reporting: Stay current on payroll-related legislation and best practices. • Assist with payroll audits, annual filings, and compliance reporting. • Generate and analyze payroll reports for management and finance teams. • Employee Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, ensuring clear and timely communication. • Assist employees with questions about pay, deductions and tax forms. Requirements • Attention to Detail: Essential for ensuring accuracy in payroll calculations, data entry, and record-keeping. • Analytical & Mathematical Skills: Strong ability to calculate wages, taxes, and deductions with precision. • Technical Proficiency: Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paycor, or similar) and Microsoft Excel required. • Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and compliance requirements. • Communication: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to work effectively with employees and departments. • Organization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple payroll cycles efficiently. • Confidentiality: Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality with sensitive employee and financial information. Nice-to-haves • 2+ years of experience in payroll administration or related HR/finance functions. • Familiarity with 401(k) plan administration and processing of wage garnishments preferred. Apply tot his job