Payroll Specialist (57604)

Applied Technical Services, LLC is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large, stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, defense. ATS was founded in 1967, headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members across more than 95 locations within the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe, reliable world. Our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical, professional services.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing regular and special payrolls by gathering and entering payroll data, auditing payroll transactions, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for a multi-state workforce. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, supports employee payroll inquiries, maintains payroll and HRIS data integrity, administers payroll-related programs, and partners with internal departments to ensure accurate reporting and recordkeeping. The Payroll Specialist also supports payroll system enhancements, process improvements, and payroll-related projects, including system implementations and integrations.

Responsibilities:

• Process and transmit multi-state payrolls on established payroll schedules.
• Process regular payrolls, quarterly commission payrolls, quarterly bonus payrolls, and paid time off payouts.
• Audit payroll information for completeness and accuracy and take corrective action as needed.
• Calculate retroactive pay, partial pay, overpayments, and other payroll adjustments.
• Receive, review, and process employee timesheets and payroll change information.
• Prepare and process special payment files for commissions, bonuses, and other compensation programs.
• Maintain payroll reports and supporting payroll documentation.
• Process and administer 401(k) contributions and related changes.
• Manage garnishment orders, levies, and other court-ordered payroll deductions.
• Maintain employee payroll and HRIS records, including compensation and status updates.
• Coordinate payroll-related communications and employee data updates with internal departments.
• Support workers' compensation payroll reporting requirements.
• Respond to unemployment requests, payroll audits, compliance inquiries, and employee payroll questions.
• Prepare payroll reports for management, accounting, compliance, and audit purposes.
• Maintain current knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and payroll system functionality.
• Support payroll process improvements, system upgrades, testing activities, implementations, and integrations as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum three (3) years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred.
• Experience working with Paycom strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations, system conversions, upgrades, or process improvement initiatives preferred.
• Experience with payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, or benefits system integrations preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes, payroll tax laws, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional requirements:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling employee and payroll information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and manage competing demands.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs, payroll regulations, and system requirements.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service to employees and internal stakeholders.

Work Conditions:

• Fully remote work environment.
• Dedicated home workspace with reliable high-speed internet connectivity required.
• Must be available and able to work standard Eastern Time Zone (EST/ET) business hours.
• Frequent use of computer systems, payroll software, HRIS platforms, and virtual communication tools.
• Extended periods of sitting and computer work.
• Regular interaction with employees, managers, accounting personnel, vendors, and external agencies through video conferencing, email, and telephone.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and securely handle sensitive employee and payroll information while working remotely.
• May require occasional additional hours during payroll processing cycles, quarter-end activities, year-end processing, audits, system implementations, integrations, or special projects.
• Must be able to attend virtual meetings, training sessions, and collaborate with team members during established Eastern Time business hours.