Payroll Expert (Payroll Specialist) (hybrid)

currenthrllc; Fort Wright (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Current HR is seeking a full-time Payroll Expert to coordinate daily payroll functions for clients, including processing payroll, submitting daily bank files, and assisting with timekeeping issues.

The role requires analytical, methodical, and organized professionals with experience in payroll administration and knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations. This position is hybrid and based in Fort Wright, Kentucky, with onsite days Tuesday and Wednesday and remote work remaining days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum of an associate degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 2 years of payroll experience preferred, with 1 year of direct experience handling multi-state payroll.
• Prior PEO or outsourced payroll experience strongly preferred.
• FPC or CPP designation preferred, or desire to obtain.
• Experience with MasterTax or Asure PTM strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with PrismHR strongly preferred.
• Must have competence in Microsoft Word and general computer usage.
• Must be a self-starter, organized, and willing to learn new skills.
• Able to be analytical and investigative with regards to payroll issues.
• Must adhere to confidentiality policy.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for clients including maintenance of garnishments, benefit contributions, payroll taxes, and other deductions.
• Assist clients with processing payroll changes (new hires, terminations, raises).
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry for payroll records.
• Stay updated on federal, state, local regulations via self-study and webinars.
• Assist with processing monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports and filings.
• Assist with processing payroll tax deposits.
• Prepare reports for employee benefit vendors.
• Coordinate payroll discrepancy resolutions with clients and Payroll Director.
• Provide prompt, courteous customer service via phone or email regarding pay questions.
• Assist clients with payroll processing issues and communication of payroll information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Payroll software

Regulatory compliance

Excel

Data entry

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in business or accounting

Tools

MasterTax

Asure PTM

PrismHR

Job description

POSITION

Current HR is seeking a full-time Payroll Expert (i.e. Payroll Specialist) to coordinate daily payroll-related functions, including the processing of client payroll, submitting daily bank files, and assisting clients with timekeeping issues. This position will assist with payroll tax handling and remittance. The Payroll Expert must be analytical, methodical, and organized with experience in payroll administration and a knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations.

This position is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction with payroll services and will work directly with clients to assist with their payroll processing needs. The Payroll Expert maintains ongoing relationships with client contacts and acts as a point of contact for payroll services. This individual will work collaboratively with internal partners to ensure quality customer service and payroll support.

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WORK TYPE

This is a hybrid position based in Fort Wright, Kentucky. For purposes of team member interactions, the selected individual will be expected to report onsite to our Fort Wright office on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week but can work the remaining scheduled days remotely.

JOB DUTIES

• Process payroll for clients including maintenance of child support garnishments, benefit contributions, payroll taxes, and other deductions as necessary.
• Assist clients with processing of payroll changes (i.e. new hires, terminations, raises).
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of data pertaining to individual employee payroll records.
• Keep up to date on all federal, state, and local regulations through continual self-driven research, as well as attending webinars and APA meetings.
• Assist with processing all monthly, quarterly, and annual federal, state, and local payroll reports and filings.
• Assist with processing payroll tax deposits.
• Prepare occasional reports for employee benefit vendors including workers’ compensation, 401(k), etc.
• Coordinate problems regarding payroll discrepancies with clients and Payroll Director.
• Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service via phone or email to clients and employees who have questions regarding their pay, deductions, or the payroll process.
• Assist clients with payroll processing issues, including communication of payroll information.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of payroll processing.
• Intermediate knowledge of payroll tax administration.
• Understanding of wage and hour laws.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with payroll software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, oral and written communication, customer service skills, and time management skills.
• Understanding of basic mathematical and accounting concepts.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Strong sense of ethics.
• Familiarity with Microsoft office suite of products.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of an associate degree in business, accounting, finance, or other related field required. Consideration may be given to a candidate with experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years of payroll experience preferred, with 1yearof direct experience handling multi-state payroll.
• Prior PEO or outsourced payroll experience strongly preferred.
• FPC or CPP designation preferred, or desire to obtain.
• Experience with MasterTax or Asure PTM strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with PrismHR strongly preferred.
• Must have competence in word processing such as Microsoft Word, and general computer usage.
• Must be a self-starter, motivated, well-organized, and willing to learn new skills.
• Able to be analytical and investigative with regards to payroll issues.
• Must adhere to confidentiality policy.
• Must have intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and be willing to submit to a criminal background check.

COMPENSATION

In the spirit of pay transparency, we can share that the pay range for this position is $50,000-55,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Current HR, we shift the focus of HR and payroll back to what matters most: a genuine human connection. We believe that an organization is only as strong as the trust and kindness shared between its people. We aren't just looking for "talent"—we are looking for compassionate, honest professionals who believe that decency and inclusivity are the foundations of a healthy workplace.

We strive to nurture an environment that is deeply collaborative, intellectually curious, and rooted in mutual respect. If you believe that business should be a force for good and that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and consideration, we invite you to help us build something truly meaningful.

What We Do (And Why It Matters)

Current HR is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). But beyond the acronyms, we are partners. We provide a comprehensive suite of HR outsourcing services that help organizations manage human resources, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, payroll, and regulatory compliance. We help businesses maintain compliance and implement up-to-date human resources solutions by providing cutting-edge technology and the best human resources expertise in the industry. We make it easier for our clients to have employees, so they can focus on running their business!

BENEFIT PROGRAM

Featured benefits for full-time team members include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance and pet discount program
• EAP
• HSA with employer match
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Generous holiday schedule
• Hybrid work schedule

Equal Opportunity Employment

Current HR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.