Top Payroll Specialist Jobs

Manage semi-monthly US payroll for 3,000+ employees using Workday; process hires/terminations/status changes, garnishments, 401(k) feeds, equity transactions, and resolve payroll discrepancies. Support Canada and Latin America administratively, collaborate with Finance, SOX and 401(k) auditors, maintain payroll records, run audits, and respond to payroll/tax inquiries.

Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll via Workday for exempt and non-exempt employees; manage payroll tax registrations and notices; support year-end W-2s and external audits; reconcile payroll bank transactions and GL accounts; partner with HR, Finance, and Treasury; create ad hoc reporting and drive payroll process improvements and automation.

Process semi-monthly US payroll for 3,000+ employees using Workday; handle new hires, terminations, tax and 401(k) feeds, garnishments, retro adjustments, and timesheets. Resolve discrepancies, run audits, support SOX and 401(k) audits, process equity transactions (RSUs/options), respond to payroll and government inquiries, and provide administrative support for Canada and LATAM while partnering with People and Finance teams.

Manage biweekly payroll processing and compliance for US, Canada, and Mexico, reconcile and publish payroll data, support managed-service providers, maintain SOPs, review tax remittances and garnishments, provide payroll issue resolution and reporting, and partner with People Operations, Finance, and Benefits on payroll processes and improvements.

Manage end-to-end payroll for US and select international locations, ensuring accurate inputs, reconciliations, GL reporting, vendor coordination, compliance with tax laws, audit support, payroll inquiry resolution, process documentation, and continuous improvement to scale global payroll operations.

Lead end-to-end US and Canadian payroll for a multi-entity, multi-state/province workforce. Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls, complex payments (equity, bonuses, severance), ensure tax and regulatory compliance, partner with HR/Finance and external vendors, drive payroll process automation and AI initiatives, audit and reconcile payroll data, and serve as the primary employee payroll SME.

Manage payroll for 10 entities and 800+ employees across multiple states: process weekly/biweekly/semi-monthly payrolls, reconcile timekeeping and taxes, ensure multi-state compliance, handle garnishments and 401(k) reconciliations, coordinate with accounting/benefits, prepare reports and year-end W-2s, respond to employee payroll inquiries, and drive process improvements and system upgrades.

Processes and verifies payroll data across multiple departments and entities, maintains accurate employee and payroll records, handles updates and inquiries, supports reporting, reconciliations, and audits, and ensures compliance with payroll regulations while protecting confidential information.

Processes and verifies payroll data across departments and entities, including time records, deductions, garnishments, adjustments, and employee updates. Maintains accurate payroll records, tracks deadlines, supports reporting, reconciliations, and audits, responds to employee pay inquiries, and ensures compliance with payroll regulations while protecting confidential information.

Process accurate and timely payroll for assigned restaurant locations, including reconciliations, journal entries, payroll taxes, garnishments, tax levies, and compliance activities. Resolve employee and manager payroll issues, maintain confidential records, respond to verification requests, prepare sales and use tax returns, and support audits and accounting operations. Identify process improvements while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining high service and quality standards.

Process full-cycle biweekly payroll for assigned entities, resolve payroll inquiries, manage expense reimbursements, and support payroll tax audits. Maintain multi-state compliance, improve payroll processes, assist with system implementations, and enhance employee communication and experience. The role requires knowledge of UKG, payroll systems, and evolving procedures in a fast-growing organization.

Processes semi-monthly payroll for employees across assigned schools, validating time records, deductions, benefits, and HRIS data. Audits payroll information, performs reconciliations and adjustments, resolves discrepancies, supports tax and mandated reporting, and maintains compliant records. The role responds to employee inquiries, coordinates with HR and vendors, safeguards confidential information, and assists with payroll-related administrative duties.

Process and review multi-state weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees. Handle complex adjustments, garnishments, off-cycle payments, reconciliations, taxes, compliance, audits, and W-2 activities. Investigate discrepancies across payroll, scheduling, EVV, and timekeeping systems, resolve employee questions, support system testing and integrations, improve processes, and guide payroll staff while protecting confidential information.

Processes bi-weekly payroll accurately and compliantly, reviews payroll data and discrepancies, manages manual inputs and terminations, handles garnishments and tax withholdings, responds to employee and management inquiries, maintains payroll records, and coordinates payroll changes with HR and other departments.

Responsible for end-to-end bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll processing for 185+ employees and day-to-day administration of private company equity plans. Tasks include timecard validation, payroll reconciliation, tax and compliance management, equity transactions and vesting tracking, cross-functional collaboration, and employee support for payroll and stock plan inquiries.

Supports accounting operations and biweekly payroll processing, including reconciliations, revenue recording, payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and financial reporting. Maintains employee and financial records, assists with month-end close, audits, and regulatory reporting, and trains staff on payroll and timekeeping systems. The role also responds to payroll and benefits inquiries, maintains confidentiality, and supports compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Process biweekly payroll, including compiling and verifying payroll data, posting wages and deductions, handling garnishments, resolving discrepancies, reconciling leave balances, and issuing paychecks or EFT statements. Perform bookkeeping duties such as reconciling daily cash receipts, completing childcare-center billing, and establishing state payroll tax accounts. Maintain confidentiality and comply with payroll policies and applicable tax and wage laws.

Performs daily payroll operations, including garnishment and child support processing, withholding calculations, agency payments, reconciliations, timesheet verification, employee status changes, direct deposit and leave updates, payroll reporting, and manual check preparation. Communicates with employees, supervisors, agencies, and creditors to resolve payroll issues while maintaining confidentiality and accurate records.

Supports accurate, timely multi-state payroll processing through audits, account reconciliations, gross-to-net and general ledger tie-outs, and bonus program administration. Provides guidance to payroll practitioners, supports the Payroll Manager with reporting, escalations, data validation, and special projects, and collaborates with HR, Finance, and Accounting. Maintains regulatory documentation, handles confidential information, and assists with payroll system testing and implementations.

Deliver end-to-end EU payroll with a UK focus: process accurate payrolls, maintain payroll data, perform validations and reconciliations, manage enquiries within SLAs, liaise with finance, update SOPs, and monitor legislative changes to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.

Process payroll for an assigned pay group, including payroll cycle setup, report analysis, exception correction, final submission, and post-processing review. Support employee and manager payroll questions, audit hiring and status changes, manage tax and direct-deposit information, calculate off-cycle payments and prorations, coordinate with unemployment and garnishment vendors, maintain electronic documentation, and collaborate with HR, HRIS, Benefits, Finance, Accounts Payable, Legal, and retail personnel.

Process accurate payrolls for retail, factory, administrative, and executive pay groups using Workday and Kronos. Responsibilities include payroll adjustments, special compensation, incentive pay, garnishments, tax and wage balancing, off-cycle payments, system interfaces, recordkeeping, data analysis, and employee support. The role handles payroll for more than 8,000 employees across multiple tax jurisdictions while maintaining confidentiality and meeting strict deadlines.

Processes employee payroll accurately and on schedule, including wage calculations, deductions, adjustments, and timekeeping verification. Resolves payroll inquiries and discrepancies, maintains confidential records, applies federal, state, and local regulations, and supports payroll audits. Collaborates with employees and stakeholders to ensure compliant, consistent payroll practices and positive employee experiences.

Execute end-to-end US PEO payroll operations, including validations, reconciliations, statutory filings, adjustments, and exception resolution. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery while supporting process implementations, system testing, documentation, metrics, and workflow improvements. Serve as a resource for payroll specialists and collaborate with Payroll Operations, Finance, Product, Service Operations, and external stakeholders in a remote asynchronous environment.

Support payroll processing for a complex, multi-state veterinary services organization with 4,000+ employees across 220 practices and 125 FEINs. Responsibilities include resolving payroll discrepancies, maintaining compliance with payroll tax laws, coordinating with HR, Accounting, vendors, and legal counsel, managing ADP Workforce Now, supporting system improvements, and ensuring accurate, timely filings and payroll operations.