Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Calling all Payroll professionals! Our client, a growing organization located in the Raleigh, NC area, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a stable company that values accuracy, efficiency, and employee service while offering opportunities for long-term career growth.

While working as the Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and assisting with various payroll-related functions, including:

• Processing weekly, bi-weekly, and/or semi-monthly payroll using Paycom
• Reviewing payroll data for accuracy, including employee hours, earnings, deductions, benefits, and taxes
• Auditing payroll transactions and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintaining employee payroll records and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations
• Processing new hires, terminations, status changes, garnishments, and direct deposit updates within Paycom
• Assisting employees and managers with payroll-related questions and issues
• Reconciling payroll reports, benefits deductions, and payroll-related general ledger accounts
• Supporting month-end and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and payroll audits
• Collaborating with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate employee and payroll data
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and maximize system efficiencies within Paycom

This is an outstanding opportunity with a company that values continuous improvement and technology. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Hands-on experience using Paycom required
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax with holdings, garnishments, and compliance requirements
• Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• CPP certification is a plus but not required