Payroll Specialist

About This Role

This role is for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll operations and benefit administration for a manufacturing organization. The specialist will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processes, serving as a critical point of contact for employee inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain and update employee records within Paycom, including tax information, pay changes, and deductions
• Review, audit, and reconcile timecards, payroll reports, and system data to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Assist with payroll adjustments, retroactive pay, garnishments, and payroll-related inquiries
• Support annual open enrollment workflows, including data entry, system audits, and employee support
• Assist with merit increase processing, including data import/export and payroll updates
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, benefits deductions, and Paycom self-service tools
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and site leadership to improve processes and ensure compliance
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information

Requirements

• 4-7 years of payroll processing experience
• Experience with multi-state payroll
• Hands-on experience with Paycom payroll and HRIS modules
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential data with professionalism and discretion
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably within a multi-state environment

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting payroll for both union and non-union employees
• Flexibility for occasional weekend work

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits