Entry-Level Payroll Specialist: Multi-State Processing

Mastin Talent Partners; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastin Talent Partners in Georgia is seeking an Entry-Level Payroll Specialist to join our growing PEO team. You will handle payroll for multiple client companies across states and cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with payroll laws.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow in a deadline-driven environment. On-site work in Cumming, Georgia 8:30am–4:30pm, with room to learn and advance within our payroll group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of payroll processing experience required.
• Exposure to multi-state payroll preferred.
• Experience with multiple payroll cycles preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Comfortable learning new payroll systems and processes.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, preferred.
• Must be able to work onsite in Cumming, Georgia 8:30am-4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for multiple client companies.
• Assist with multi-state and multi-cycle payroll processing.
• Review payroll information for accuracy, including hours, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments.
• Research and resolve basic payroll discrepancies and questions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements.
• Communicate with internal teams and client contacts regarding payroll-related questions.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and client information.
• Meet established payroll deadlines and follow standardized payroll procedures.
• Learn and apply company policies, payroll procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Perform additional payroll and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Multiple payroll cycles

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication

Confidential information handling

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mastin Talent Partners in Georgia is seeking an Entry-Level Payroll Specialist to join our growing PEO team. You will handle payroll for multiple client companies across states and cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with payroll laws.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow in a deadline-driven environment. On-site work in Cumming, Georgia 8:30am–4:30pm, with room to learn and advance within our payroll group.