Multi-State Payroll Specialist - Compliance & 401(k)

Socket.dev; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Payroll Specialist to efficiently manage full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws. The role includes certified payroll reporting, inquiries, reconciliations, and audit support.

Responsibilities include processing biweekly/weekly payroll, validating timekeeping, deductions, benefits, and garnishments, and collaborating with HR and Finance to maintain accurate payroll information while upholding

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax requirements.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing and reporting.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and weekly payroll across multiple states.
• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and garnishments.
• Prepare certified payroll reports and support audits.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll data.
• Maintain and reconcile payroll records and benefits data.

Skills

Payroll laws

Multi-state payroll

HRIS

Excel

Timekeeping

Payroll reconciliation

Audits

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Payroll Specialist to efficiently manage full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws. The role includes certified payroll reporting, inquiries, reconciliations, and audit support.

Responsibilities include processing biweekly/weekly payroll, validating timekeeping, deductions, benefits, and garnishments, and collaborating with HR and Finance to maintain accurate payroll information while upholding