Payroll Specialist

Atrium is seeking on behalf of our client a Payroll Specialist to be responsible for managing accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple states. This role ensures compliance with payroll regulations and supports system administration for Dayforce.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Process weekly and biweekly multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Serve as the primary resource for Dayforce payroll administration, troubleshooting, and user support.
• Maintain payroll system configurations, including tax settings, pay rules, deductions, and accruals.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure payroll compliance and system accuracy.
• Monitor payroll regulations and assist with maintaining compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Review payroll reports, research discrepancies, and support process improvement initiatives.

• 3+ years of experience processing payroll from start to finish in a multi-state environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, garnishments, and employee deductions.
• Experience with Dayforce or a comparable payroll platform.

• Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance reviews.
• Familiarity with payroll reporting and analytics tools.

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources is a plus.
• Payroll certification (CPP or FPC) highly desirable.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered. Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable. Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO