Onsite Payroll Specialist – Multi-State with Bonus Potential

Kids for the Future; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Well is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our finance team in Chapel Hill, NC. You will manage end-to-end multi-state payroll for exempt and non-exempt staff, ensuring accuracy and timely processing through our HRIS/Payroll platform.

This role sits at the intersection of Finance and HR and requires strict compliance with state and federal tax regulations. Onsite daily, you will serve as the first point of contact for payroll inquiries, process bonuses, deductions, and benefits, and support

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of multi‑jurisdictional payroll experience or equivalent
• High emotional intelligence & exceptional communication skills
• Proficiency with payroll/HRIS platforms (UKG experience is a plus)
• Strong data and analytical skills with fluency in using spreadsheets (Google Sheets preferred)
• Familiarity with federal and state employment law with practical application

Responsibilities

• Full‑cycle payroll processing for multi‑state operations on bi‑weekly & semi‑monthly cycles
• Process payroll inputs including hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, garnishments, retroactive payments
• Coordinate with HR for benefits deductions, 401(k) contributions, and leave calculations
• Support Accounting via GL mappings and reconciliations
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations
• Assist with payroll audits and respond to inquiries from employees and managers
• Ensure timely submission of time cards and payroll data by managers

Skills

Payroll experience

Emotional intelligence

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

UKG

Google Sheets

HRIS platforms

Job description

Well is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our finance team in Chapel Hill, NC. You will manage end-to-end multi-state payroll for exempt and non-exempt staff, ensuring accuracy and timely processing through our HRIS/Payroll platform.

This role sits at the intersection of Finance and HR and requires strict compliance with state and federal tax regulations. Onsite daily, you will serve as the first point of contact for payroll inquiries, process bonuses, deductions, and benefits, and support