Payroll Specialist

CFS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CFS in Columbus, OH is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate, timely payroll processing and ensure compliance with payroll laws. You will work with HR and finance to resolve inquiries and support payroll operations.

This full-time role offers a stable position with growth opportunities in a collaborative team environment, focusing on confidential data handling and precise record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll processing experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with payroll software and timekeeping systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting principles.
• Organized, reliable, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, and garnishments.
• Review timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed.
• Respond to employee payroll questions in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with month-end and year-end payroll activities.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organized, reliable, deadline-driven

Tools

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Excel

Basic accounting principles

Job description

Job Opening: Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to join our team and manage accurate, timely payroll processing for our organization. This role is critical to ensuring employees are paid correctly while maintaining compliance with payroll laws and company policies. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with HR, finance, and management to support payroll operations and resolve employee payroll inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, and garnishments
• Review timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed
• Respond to employee payroll questions in a professional and timely manner
• Assist with month-end and year-end payroll activities

Qualifications

• Previous payroll processing experience required
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Familiarity with payroll software and timekeeping systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting principles
• Organized, reliable, and deadline-driven

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 – $70,000, based on experience
• Full-time, stable position
• Supportive team environment and opportunity for growth