Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to lead payroll administration for a multi-state workforce based in Shreveport, Louisiana. This position plays a central role in delivering accurate, timely pay, maintaining regulatory compliance, and serving as a dependable resource for employee payroll questions. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll, payroll tax requirements, and data accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Administer complete payroll processing for approximately 300 employees working in multiple states, ensuring pay is issued correctly and on schedule.
• Verify payroll data before final submission, identifying inconsistencies and correcting issues to maintain accuracy.
• Process employee pay changes and status updates, including onboarding, separations, incentive payments, and other compensation adjustments.
• Manage deductions and with holdings such as benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments in accordance with plan and legal requirements.
• Maintain organized payroll records and uphold compliance with company standards as well as wage and hour regulations.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and review reporting to investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support quarterly and annual payroll close activities, including year-end reconciliation and preparation of required tax documents.
• Respond to employee questions related to earnings, tax elections, direct deposit, and payroll procedures with professionalism and clarity.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure employee information and compensation data remain accurate across systems.
• Assist with audits by preparing payroll documentation and contribute to stronger procedures, controls, and process improvements.