Payroll Specialist

Applied Technical Services, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our growing HR team in Marietta, GA. You will process regular and special multi-state payrolls, audit transactions, and maintain accurate payroll records to ensure timely payments.

Responsibilities include handling commissions, bonuses, PTO payouts, garnishments, 401(k) contributions, and payroll reporting for management and compliance. The role requires attention to detail and strong knowledge of payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing and auditing skills
• Experience with multi-state payroll requirements
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance
• HRIS data integrity and reporting

Responsibilities

• Process and transmit multi-state payrolls on established schedules
• Audit payroll data for accuracy and completeness
• Handle commissions, bonuses, and PTO payouts
• Manage garnishments, 401(k) contributions, and payroll deductions
• Prepare payroll reports for management and audits
• Coordinate payroll-related data with internal departments
• Assist with system enhancements and integrations as needed

Job description

Applied Technical Services, LLC is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large, stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, defense. ATS was founded in 1967, headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members across more than 95 locations within the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe, reliable world. Our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical, professional services.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing regular and special payrolls by gathering and entering payroll data, auditing payroll transactions, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for a multi-state workforce. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, supports employee payroll inquiries, maintains payroll and HRIS data integrity, administers payroll-related programs, and partners with internal departments to ensure accurate reporting and recordkeeping. The Payroll Specialist also supports payroll system enhancements, process improvements, and payroll-related projects, including system implementations and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Process and transmit multi-state payrolls on established payroll schedules.
• Process regular payrolls, quarterly commission payrolls, quarterly bonus payrolls, and paid time off payouts.
• Audit payroll information for completeness and accuracy and take corrective action as needed.
• Calculate retroactive pay, partial pay, overpayments, and other payroll adjustments.
• Receive, review, and process employee timesheets and payroll change information.
• Prepare and process special payment files for commissions, bonuses, and other compensation programs.
• Maintain payroll reports and supporting payroll documentation.
• Process and administer 401(k) contributions and related changes.
• Manage garnishment orders, levies, and other court-ordered payroll deductions.
• Maintain employee payroll and HRIS records, including compensation and status updates.
• Coordinate payroll-related communications and employee data updates with internal departments.
• Support workers' compensation payroll reporting requirements.
• Respond to unemployment requests, payroll audits, compliance inquiries, and employee payroll questions.
• Prepare payroll reports for management, accounting, compliance, and audit purposes.
• Maintain current knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and payroll system functionality.
• Support payroll process improvements, system upgrades, testing activities, implementations, and integrations as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.