Payroll Specialist
robert halfGwinnett County, GA
We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This position is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is comfortable managing detailed payroll data, reconciliations, and employee pay inquiries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process high-volume payroll for both hourly and salaried employees across multiple payroll groups
- Review and balance payroll prior to processing to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Process payroll adjustments, manual checks, corrections, and other payroll transactions
- Perform detailed payroll reconciliations and identify discrepancies
- Maintain payroll records, reports, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation
- Research and resolve employee payroll questions and pay discrepancies
- Assist with payroll reporting and other HR-related reporting needs
- Partner with HR and internal departments to troubleshoot payroll-related issues
- Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Assist with additional payroll projects and responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of recent payroll processing experience
- Hands-on experience working with ADP or a comparable payroll system
- Previous experience processing high-volume payroll strongly preferred
- Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to research and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Occupation
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Industry
Payroll Services
Posted
9 days ago