Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Onsite (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000 (upon conversion)

Type: Contract-to-Hire

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Payroll Specialist to manage full‑cycle payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 2,200 employees. This is a highly visible, standalone role requiring strong ownership, accuracy, and communication skills to ensure timely and precise payroll processing.

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for ~2,200 employees on a weekly schedule
• Ensure payroll is accurately processed and finalized each Wednesday
  , including handling any last‑minute changes
• Perform manual reconciliation of payroll data between Paylocity and Attendance on Demand systems
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including frequent adjustments and data inputs (often daily)
• Partner closely with managers to review, validate, and clarify payroll‑related requests
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll laws, regulations, and internal policies

• Paylocity
• Attendance on Demand (
  
  Note:
  
  Systems are not integrated; manual data matching is required)

• Proven experience managing high‑volume payroll processing independently
• Experience working in a standalone payroll role (“one-person shop”) strongly preferred
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as Paylocity and timekeeping platforms
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex, high‑frequency data updates
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage workload fluctuations, particularly around payroll cycles

• Fast‑paced environment with frequent payroll updates and adjustments
• Weekly payroll cycles requiring flexibility on processing days (especially Wednesdays)
• High level of interaction with internal stakeholders to ensure payroll accuracy

Eligible for discretionary bonuses and participation in medical, dental, vision benefits, and a company 401(k) retirement plan.