Payroll Specialist Published September 22, 2026

Westport, Connecticut Job ID:

39787 Key Responsibilities & Details Essential Duties & Responsibilities Process regular and off cycle U.S. payroll, including collecting inputs, performing calculations, and ensuring timely, accurate payments. Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal policies, federal and state regulations, and tax requirements, including timely tax payments and filings. Serve as a backup to team members and support knowledge sharing across the payroll function. Maintain and enhance process documentation; recommend improvements to boost accuracy, efficiency, and system optimization. Provide outstanding customer service by responding promptly and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries. Partner with cross-functional teams to support payroll-related initiatives, reporting, and projects. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management, or equivalent payroll-related education/training 5-7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience Strong understanding of multijurisdictional payroll tax laws and regulations Working knowledge of accounting principles related to payroll Demonstrated ability to audit and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and compliance Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively Preferred Qualifications Experience with Workday Payroll FPC certification (Fundamental Payroll Certification #zip Job Application You are applying for Payroll Specialist (Ref 39787 ) . Please complete the form below and attach your resume. Email Address Phone Number Full Name Street Address City State Select a state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip Code Desired Salary Range Please Select a Range $30,000 - $50,000 $50,000 - $80,000 $80,000+

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