Payroll Specialist - Hybrid

About The Company Join a well-established and growing organization that values precision, collaboration, and a strong employee experience. This team-oriented environment promotes professional development, continuous improvement, and a service-first culture. With a reputation for operational excellence and a commitment to accuracy and compliance, the organization offers a stable and engaging setting for payroll professionals looking to grow their careers.

Job title: Payroll Specialist - Hybrid
Location: Cleveland, OH
Salary: $65,000-$70,000

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and internal policies.

• Thrives in a detail-driven, deadline-oriented environment
• Has a strong customer-service mindset
• Enjoys working cross-functionally with HR and Finance teams
• Takes initiative and identifies process improvements

• High-impact role supporting firm-wide payroll operations
• Exposure to multi-state payroll and compliance
• Collaborative environment across HR, Finance, and leadership
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and efficiencies
• Stable, professional setting with growth potential

• Process payroll including salaries, overtime, taxes, benefits, and deductions
• Review and verify employee timecards and payroll data for accuracy
• Ensure correct setup of new hires and processing of terminations/final pay
• Prepare payroll reporting, analysis, and support audits
• Serve as a resource for employee payroll questions

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 1 year of payroll, accounting, or related office experience
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency required
• ADP Workforce experience is a plus