Bilingual Payroll Specialist

Job Description Bilingual Payroll Specialist (Spanish/English)•

Onsite Location:

Onsite (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM•5:00 PM)

Employment Type:

Full-Time Compensation:

$60,000•$70,000 (up to $80,000 for candidates with additional accounting experience) Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Bilingual Payroll Specialist with strong experience in Paylocity to take full ownership of payroll operations. This is a critical, hands-on role responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate is fluent in both Spanish and English , has full-cycle payroll experience , and is confident working independently while collaborating with HR and Accounting teams. Key Responsibilities Payroll (Primary Focus) Process weekly, full-cycle, multi-state payroll using Paylocity Review and audit timecards, PTO, and pay adjustments Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Maintain payroll data including earnings, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies proactively Address employee payroll inquiries professionally in both Spanish and English Support year-end processes including W-2 preparation and audits Accounting Support Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliations Partner with Accounting on payroll, tax, and benefits reconciliation Assist with month-end and year-end close processes Review payroll-related invoices and deductions HR & Administrative Support (Secondary) Assist with onboarding and employee data entry in Paylocity Maintain accurate employee records and documentation Support benefits administration and employee communications Participate in payroll and HR process improvements Required Qualifications (Must-Have) 3-5+ years of full-cycle payroll processing experience Strong hands-on Paylocity experience (administrative level preferred) Fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written) Experience processing multi-state payroll Advanced Excel skills (reconciliations, reporting, data analysis) Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance High attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Preferred Qualifications Experience in high-volume or operations-driven environments Weekly payroll processing experience Exposure to benefits administration Basic accounting knowledge (AP/AR, journal entries, reconciliations) What We Offer Health, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid employee-only medical coverage (where applicable) Paid time off and holidays 401(k) plan Opportunities for growth and advancement Stable, team-oriented work environment Work Environment 100% onsite role Fast-paced, deadline-driven payroll function High level of ownership and accountability Collaborative interaction with HR and Accounting teams

Important:

Candidates must be fully bilingual (Spanish/English) and have direct Paylocity experience to be considered.