Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a dependable Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations for an organization in Lebanon, New Hampshire. This position supports a workforce of approximately 150 employees and plays an important role in ensuring pay is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with finance and human resources.

Hybrid - 4 days WFH, 1 day onsite in Lebanon, NH4 weeks

PTOResponsibilities:

• Manage the full payroll cycle for roughly 150 employees, ensuring weekly payroll is completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Review time records, confirm leave balances, and apply pay-related updates such as earnings adjustments, overtime, shift differentials, and manual payments when needed.
• Maintain payroll data throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding updates, status changes, compensation adjustments, tax withholding elections, and direct deposit information.
• Prepare retirement contribution funding each pay period and reconcile related amounts to support accurate 403(b) administration.
• Complete required federal, state, and local payroll tax deposits and filings in accordance with reporting deadlines.
• Reconcile payroll-related ledger accounts, post journal entries, and help ensure payroll figures align with financial records each month.
• Monitor payroll liabilities such as garnishments, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings to support accurate account balances.
• Work closely with HR and finance to verify benefit deductions, resolve discrepancies, and support overall payroll accuracy and compliance.