Payroll Specialist Columbus, OH

Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a school and therapy center in Columbus, Ohio in a contract to permanent capacity. This position will oversee accurate and timely semi-monthly payroll processing while supporting employee payroll, benefits, and deduction activities across a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll compliance, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

• Process two separate semi-monthly payroll cycles accurately and on schedule for approximately 275 employees across Ohio.
• Maintain end-to-end payroll administration, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, tax updates, and related recordkeeping.
• Support benefits administration tasks connected to employee onboarding and offboarding to help ensure accurate enrollments and terminations.
• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, resolving discrepancies before final submission.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and track key performance indicators to support operational visibility and decision-making.
• Manage employee deduction activity, including court-ordered garnishments and benefit-related with holdings, in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate payroll processing activities within ADP Workforce Now and associated payroll systems to ensure reliable execution.
• Respond to payroll and benefits-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and attentive manner.