Part-Time Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a financial services organization in Concord, New Hampshire. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities accurately and efficiently across a large employee population while maintaining compliance with multi-state requirements. The right candidate will bring hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll processing, strong familiarity with Paylocity, and the ability to contribute to benefits-related payroll support.

Responsibilities:

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay each cycle.
• Manage payroll activities across multiple states while applying current tax, wage, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and audit payroll records for a workforce of more than 50 employees to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Use Paylocity to enter, review, and reconcile payroll data, deductions, taxes, and adjustments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll discrepancies, respond to employee questions, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Support benefits-related payroll entries, including deductions, updates, and related reconciliations.
• Review payroll reports and perform quality checks to identify variances before final submission.
• Assist with payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed to maintain smooth operations. Requirements
• At least 3 years of experience in payroll administration, including full-cycle payroll processing.
• Proven background handling multi-state payroll in a regulated business environment.
• Experience processing payroll for organizations with more than 50 employees.
• Working knowledge of Paylocity and confidence navigating payroll systems and reporting tools.
• Understanding of payroll taxes, wage regulations, deductions, and compliance standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive information accurately and confidentially.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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