Payroll Specialist

Payroll Administrator

Salary: $50,000 – $70,000

Location:

Carmel, IN

Schedule:

Hybrid

Join a mission-driven organization with a strong sense of purpose and impact across Indiana

Collaborative, supportive, people-first culture rooted in integrity and accountability

Hybrid flexibility that supports work-life balance

Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement contributions

Generous PTO and holiday package

Stable environment with meaningful opportunities for professional growth and skill development

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for multiple employee groups (hourly, salaried, stipends) using Paycor
• Maintain payroll data including new hires, compensation changes, deductions, and direct deposits
• Audit payroll for accuracy and compliance prior to each submission
• Handle specialized compensation elements such as housing and allowances
• Support payroll tax filings, W-2s, reconciliations, and audit requests
• Partner with Finance on payroll reporting, general ledger coordination, and expense tracking
• Serve as the go-to payroll resource for employees and internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, documentation, and system efficiency

• 2+ years of payroll experience
• Experience with Paycor or a similar HRIS/payroll system
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals including taxes, deductions, and compliance
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, reconciliations)
• High attention to detail, discretion, and strong communication skills

• FPC or CPP certification
• Nonprofit or multi-site payroll experience
• Familiarity with specialized or non-traditional compensation structures