Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time while maintaining employee payroll records and supporting compliance with payroll tax and wage regulations. In a mid-sized company, this role often uses ADP to manage payroll transactions, employee updates, reporting, and payroll-related inquiries. Based on general knowledge.

• Process payroll through ADP on a weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly basis. Based on general knowledge.
• Review and validate timekeeping records, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and other payroll changes. Based on general knowledge.
• Maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, direct deposit information, and tax with holdings. Based on general knowledge.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with general ledger postings. Based on general knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with payroll policies, tax requirements, and wage and hour regulations. Based on general knowledge.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll processing. Based on general knowledge.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including reporting and tax form preparation. Based on general knowledge.
• Assist with audits and payroll process improvements. Based on general knowledge.