Hybrid Sr. Payroll Specialist in Westport

Energy Jobline ZR; Westport (CT); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 60 days

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Westport, CT is seeking a Hybrid Sr. Payroll Specialist to manage U.S. payroll inputs, calculations, and timely payments. The role supports policy compliance, cross-functional projects, and process improvements while delivering strong employee service.

Required are a Bachelor's in a payroll-related field and 5–7+ years of payroll experience, with advanced Excel skills and multijurisdictional tax knowledge. Hybrid schedule; health insurance eligibility after 60 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management, or equivalent payroll-related education/training.
• 5–7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of multijurisdictional payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles related to payroll.
• Demonstrated ability to audit and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process regular and off cycle U.S. payroll, including collecting inputs, performing calculations, and ensuring timely, accurate payments.
• Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal policies, federal and state regulations, and tax requirements.
• Serve as a backup to team members and support knowledge sharing across the payroll function.
• Maintain and enhance process documentation; recommend improvements to boost accuracy, efficiency, and system optimization.
• Provide outstanding customer service by responding promptly and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support payroll-related initiatives, reporting, and projects.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multijurisdictional tax

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Hybrid Sr. Payroll Specialist

Location

Westport, CT

Hours

• Monday- Friday; 8:00am – 5:00 pm

Position Duties

• Process regular and off cycle U.S. payroll, including collecting inputs, performing calculations, and ensuring timely, accurate payments.
• Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal policies, federal and state regulations, and tax requirements, including timely tax payments and filings.
• Serve as a backup to team members and support knowledge sharing across the payroll function.
• Maintain and enhance process documentation; recommend improvements to boost accuracy, efficiency, and system optimization.
• Provide outstanding customer service by responding promptly and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support payroll-related initiatives, reporting, and projects.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management, or equivalent payroll-related education/training
• 5–7+ years of hands‑on payroll processing experience
• Strong understanding of multijurisdictional payroll tax laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of accounting principles related to payroll
• Demonstrated ability to audit and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and compliance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively

Pay Rate

• $45 - 50 / Hour – Depending on Experience

Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws: rate of pay listed is on a per hour basis. You will be entitled to health insurance once employed for 60 days and you must work 30 hours per week, on average, per month to enroll and maintain health insurance through Complete Staffing Solutions. Once both qualifiers are met you must complete the enrollment packet and your benefits will start on the first of the subsequent month. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, , , , , disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or or any other legally protected class. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees' talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. We are strongly committed to this policy, and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.#ZIP