Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Payroll Mebane, North Carolina Added

• June-03-2026 Contract/Temp Our client, an international manufacturer of industrial equipment, seeks a Payroll Specialist on a long-term indefinite temporary/contract basis.

This is a full-time remote (work-from-home) position.

Responsibilities:

• Enter and update payroll data in the Dayforce payroll system accurately and timely.
• Review and audit payroll calculations to ensure accuracy, including time and attendance, garnishments, tax withholdings, 401(k) contributions, and employee healthcare contribution withholdings.

• Compliance:

  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and non-taxable wages.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provide email support to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues, ensuring clear and responsive communication.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll processing and accurate data.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of payroll transactions and documentation. Ensure confidentiality and security of employee information.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of payroll best practices.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of payroll processing experience
• Dayforce Payroll System experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Workday system is a plus.
• Must have Multi-state payroll experience
• Must be able to process a large payroll census of 1,000 employees or more.
•  Basic understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and benefits administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience auditing your own work and that of others to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet and exceed customer needs and expectations while providing service in a direct and indirect manner.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and documentation. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Experience documenting processes, procedures, and statements of work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Self-starter who is proactive in seeking out answers and solutions when faced with unfamiliar situations

Hours:

8:00 am

• 5:00 pm Remote (work-from-home) Pay $35/hr
• $40/hr