Contract-to-Hire Payroll Specialist | Multi-State

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Job summary

A Beacon Hill client in the Philadelphia, PA area is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is a contract to hire opportunity offering $33-$37/hour, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience processing high-volume payroll, managing payroll compliance, and supporting employees with payroll related inquiries. The position supports long-term growth within a stable and collaborative organization, with emphasis on payroll accuracy and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of payroll processing experience required.
• Experience processing payroll for 50+ employees preferred.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and payroll tax requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and Pivot Tables.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and/or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review and audit employee timekeeping records to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions.
• Process garnishments, benefits deductions, direct deposits, and wage attachments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and payroll related accounting functions.
• Prepare payroll reports and support year-end payroll activities.
• Assist with payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Payroll systems

Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP, PivotTables)

Job description

A Beacon Hill client in the Philadelphia, PA area is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is a contract to hire opportunity offering $33-$37/hour, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience processing high-volume payroll, managing payroll compliance, and supporting employees with payroll related inquiries. The position supports long-term growth within a stable and collaborative organization, with emphasis on payroll accuracy and regulatory compliance