We are looking for a Payroll Specialist with PEO experience to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a diverse client base in Utah. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll expertise, thrives in a fast-paced client service environment, and can manage complex multi-state processing with precision. The right candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance, resolving payroll issues efficiently, and ensuring employees are paid correctly across a variety of pay schedules.

• To be considered for this role, a candidate must have PEO specific payroll experience.

• Responsibilities:

• Administer complete payroll processing for multiple client accounts, handling weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll cycles from input through final submission.
• Record and review employee payroll changes such as new hires, separations, compensation updates, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related adjustments to ensure data accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll totals and verify batch details before transmission, identifying and correcting discrepancies prior to payroll release.
• Coordinate special payroll activities including off-cycle runs, manual payments, reversals, and voided checks when adjustments are required.
• Address questions from clients and employees regarding earnings, direct deposit setup, tax withholding, and year-end wage statements in a timely and thorough manner.
• Monitor payroll activity for adherence to federal, state, and local tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Work closely with HR, tax, and benefits partners to investigate inconsistencies and resolve account-level payroll issues.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and assist with quarter-end and year-end activities, including preparation related to W-2 processing.

This is a remote opportunity opened to candidates within the US. If local to an office for this client, the team does go onsite 2x per month. There may be potential for this long-term contract to transition to permanent hire.

Training/ramping timeframe is approximately 3 months.