Payroll Specialist

Insight Global; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a six-month contract-to-hire role, based on-site in the United States. The position involves processing payroll, handling taxes and deductions, and issuing paychecks for a multi-site infrastructure firm. Candidates should have in-house payroll experience and familiarity with Dayforce.

The role requires strong Excel skills and a high school diploma. The team coordinates with HR Data Entry and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in in-house payroll processing.
• Experience with Dayforce strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately according to company frequency and data (hours worked, taxes, deductions).
• Prepare and issue paychecks; ensure timely processing of wage assignments, garnishments, and child support orders.
• Audit system entries for new hires, status changes, and terminations with HR Data Entry.
• Respond to payroll inquiries, resolve issues, and reconcile payroll data with accounting.

Skills

Dayforce

Payroll processing

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

A client is seeking to onboard an Payroll Specialist for a six-month contract-to-hire role, with the expectation of working five days a week. The position is with a leading infrastructure construction and engineering firm in North America, known for its expertise in designing and building critical infrastructure such as highways, bridges, rail systems, dams, aviation facilities, and water management projects. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. This role is responsible for processing payroll according to company-assigned frequencies, including compiling payroll data such as hours worked, taxes, insurance, and union dues, as well as preparing and issuing paychecks. The individual ensures timely and accurate processing of wage assignments, garnishments, child support orders, and employment verifications, and audits system entries related to new hires, status and compensation changes, and terminations in collaboration with the HR Data Entry team. Additionally, the role involves responding to and resolving payroll inquiries in a timely, compliant manner using prescribed methods, analyzing payroll reports—including Certified Payroll, Job Cost Association, Gross Payroll Registers, and Vacation Reports—to ensure accurate tracking and accruals, and supporting the reconciliation of outstanding payroll checks with the corporate Accounting team. 5 days on-site and targeting $27.43 an hour for the 6 month contract to hire model.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in in-house payroll processing
• Experience with Dayforce strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].