Payroll Client Specialist

Consolidated Employer Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Stable Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

Consolidated Employer Services in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Payroll Client Specialist for end-to-end payroll processing in an on-site, client-facing role supporting multiple employers. This full-time position requires 4+ years of payroll experience, Excel and Word proficiency, and strong communication. ASO/PEO experience is preferred, with a stable Monday–Friday schedule and benefits including 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll experience (PEO or ASO experience preferred).
• Proficiency in payroll systems and processing.
• Excel and Word proficiency.
• Experience handling multiple clients and payroll schedules.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Enter, review, and maintain accurate payroll data and records.
• Run payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate with clients via email and phone regarding payroll inquiries.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors on payroll issues.
• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
• Follow payroll procedures, policies, and compliance standards.
• Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel

Word

Client management

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Consolidated Employer Services (CES) is a fast-growing ASO organization based in Columbus, Ohio. We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Client Specialist to join our Payroll Department. This is an on‑site, client‑facing payroll position supporting multiple employers and ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing.

Columbus, OH (On-site)

Full-Time | Monday–Friday

$60,000 – $65,000 per year

Job Summary

The Payroll Client Specialist is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, payroll reporting, and ongoing client support. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience working in payroll systems within an ASO environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi‑weekly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients
• Enter, review, and maintain accurate payroll data and records
• Run payroll reports and resolve discrepancies
• Communicate with clients via email and phone regarding payroll inquiries
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors on payroll issues
• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction and retention
• Follow payroll procedures, policies, and compliance standards
• Manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll experience (PEO or ASO experience preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems and payroll processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Experience handling multiple clients and payroll schedules
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the ASO industry preferred
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Experience working with payroll compliance and reporting

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $50,000 – $56,000 per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule

Work Location

• On‑site position in Columbus, Ohio
• Candidates must be able to relocate prior to start date