Payroll Specialist

Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality. Based on general knowledge. Key ResponsibilitiesProcess payroll for hourly, salaried, and/or multi-state employees in accordance with company policies and payroll deadlines. Based on general knowledge.

Review timekeeping records, audit payroll data, and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission. Based on general knowledge.

Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, and direct deposit updates. Based on general knowledge.

Ensure accurate withholding for taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other payroll-related deductions. Based on general knowledge.

Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding pay, deductions, timekeeping, and payroll procedures. Based on general knowledge.

Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and payroll-related journal entries as needed. Based on general knowledge.

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities, including preparation of payroll reports and audit support. Based on general knowledge.

Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and other internal departments to ensure payroll data is complete and accurate. Based on general knowledge.

Help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations and internal controls. Based on general knowledge.