Payroll Operations & Compliance Specialist

Adecco; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Adecco is assisting a client in finding an experienced Payroll Specialist to handle accurate and timely payroll processing. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday, Dayforce, or Paylocity and meticulous handling of confidential data.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of payroll experience, excel in complex payroll reporting, and support compliance across federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes and wage-and-hour laws.
• Experience with payroll software/HRIS systems listed above.
• Advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to handle confidential information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review time records, earnings, bonuses, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records for hires, terminations, transfers, and promotions.
• Ensure accurate payroll taxes, benefits deductions, garnishments, and PTO.
• Reconcile payroll data and audit reports before submission.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Partner with HR, Finance and leaders to ensure accuracy.
• Support multi-state payroll processing and compliance.
• Assist with quarterly, annual, and year-end payroll activities (W-2).
• Stay compliant with wage and hour regulations and audits.
• Monitor payroll law changes and company policies.
• Identify process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

FPC or CPP certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Paychex

UKG

Workday

Ceridian Dayforce

Paylocity

Job description

Adecco is assisting a client in finding an experienced Payroll Specialist to handle accurate and timely payroll processing. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday, Dayforce, or Paylocity and meticulous handling of confidential data.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of payroll experience, excel in complex payroll reporting, and support compliance across federal, state, and local regulations.