Multi-State Payroll Specialist - Impactful & Precise

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

PTO & Vacation

Financial Wellness

Retirement Plan

EAP

Job summary

PACS is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll processing for the Salt Lake City campus. You will ensure accurate hours, overtime, deductions, and benefits while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Join our team in person at PACS Downtown Campus, Utah, and collaborate with HR to report on benefits and time-off. The role requires knowledge of payroll tax rules, experience with Workday or ADP, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Payroll Specialist or similar with multi-state processing; CPP/FPC a plus.
• Knowledge of payroll software (Workday, ADP).
• Strong payroll tax knowledge and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and process multi-state bi-weekly payroll for multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Handle payroll inquiries from entity payroll coordinators.
• Collaborate with HR on benefits and time-off reporting.
• Prepare off-cycle payrolls for terminations and retroactive pay.
• Support audits with documentation and explanations.
• Stay current on payroll trends and best practices.
• Provide training and support to payroll coordinators.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Payroll compliance

Payroll software

CPP/FPC

Excel proficiency

Discretion with data

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

PACS is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll processing for the Salt Lake City campus. You will ensure accurate hours, overtime, deductions, and benefits while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Join our team in person at PACS Downtown Campus, Utah, and collaborate with HR to report on benefits and time-off. The role requires knowledge of payroll tax rules, experience with Workday or ADP, and strong customer service skills.