Onsite Payroll Specialist - Multi-State, Compliance Focus

PAC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

PTO and Vacation

401(k) with company contributions

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

PAC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll processing for employees of multiple entities. The role emphasizes accuracy in hours, overtime, benefits, and deductions while ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will handle inquiries from payroll coordinators, collaborate with HR on benefits reporting, and process off-cycle payrolls in line with state rules.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role doing multi-state processing.
• CPP or FPC certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of payroll software and systems (e.g., Workday, ADP).
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent customer service, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and process multi-state bi-weekly payroll for employees of multiple entities, ensuring accuracy in hours worked, overtime, extra pay, benefits, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Handle payroll-related inquiries from multiple entity payroll coordinators and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate reporting of employee benefits and time-off requests.
• Prepare and process off-cycle payrolls for terminations and retroactive pay in accordance with state regulations.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Stay current on payroll trends and best practices to enhance processes.
• Provide ongoing training and support to entity payroll coordinators.
• Assist with projects as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Customer service

Excel

Regulatory compliance

Education

CPP or FPC certification

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

PAC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll processing for employees of multiple entities. The role emphasizes accuracy in hours, overtime, benefits, and deductions while ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will handle inquiries from payroll coordinators, collaborate with HR on benefits reporting, and process off-cycle payrolls in line with state rules.