Payroll Specialist
Remote
Job Summary
Payroll Specialist responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients on a vendor-specific platform, auditing data for accuracy, balancing payrolls, handling changes (new hires, terminations, updates), processing off-cycle payrolls and special payments, supporting imports and integrations, and collaborating with clients to ensure data integrity and timely payroll delivery. Requires advanced Excel proficiency (balances, analysis, retro calculations, data validation), experience with vendor-specific systems, strong client communications, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years of payroll processing experience are preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on payroll processing experience in a vendor-specific system
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (audit, manipulate, reconcile large data sets)
- Experience using Excel formulas (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/S COUNTIF, IF statements, pivot tables)
- Ability to import/export payroll files and review data feeds using Excel
- Experience managing client-facing payroll communications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple payrolls in a deadline-driven environment
- Proven problem-solving skills in complex payroll scenarios
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field — or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of payroll processing experience
- 2-4 years direct experience processing payroll in a vendor-specific system
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