Payroll Compliance & Audit Specialist

nationwidechildrens; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process biweekly payroll, review timesheets, and verify data integration between timekeeping and payroll systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business or related field, 2+ years in payroll, and knowledge of payroll regulations with CPP preferred. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• CPP designation preferred.
• 2+ years in payroll, accounting, or related field required.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal payroll laws (FLSA, IRS, DOL, ERISA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll and review timesheets for accuracy and approvals.
• Audit payroll data for accuracy and efficiency; prepare reports.
• Communicate with external agencies on employee status and legal requests.
• Respond to inquiries using timekeeping and payroll data; maintain records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Auditing

IRS/FLSA knowledge

Timekeeping systems

MS Excel

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process biweekly payroll, review timesheets, and verify data integration between timekeeping and payroll systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business or related field, 2+ years in payroll, and knowledge of payroll regulations with CPP preferred. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.