Payroll Specialist

CFS; Homestead (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Sr. Payroll Specialist in Homestead, PA (Hybrid) to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple states. The role focuses on compliance, records maintenance, and collaboration with HR and Finance on deductions and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in payroll, strong experience with payroll systems like UKG UltiPro, and a solid understanding of federal/state payroll tax regulations, with excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll processing experience, multi-state preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, UKG (UltiPro) preferred.
• Understanding of federal and state payroll tax regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll data reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume payroll for employees with accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records with accurate deductions and taxes.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and respond to inquiries.
• Stay updated on payroll tax laws at federal, state, and local levels.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on benefits deductions and reporting.
• Assist in payroll audits and necessary reports.
• Support payroll process improvements and system upgrades.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Tax regulations (federal/state/local)

Excel / data analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

UKG UltiPro

Job description

SR. PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Homestead, PA (Hybrid)

$60,000- $75,000

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Payroll Specialist. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and maintaining payroll records. The ideal candidate will have experience handling multi-state payroll, benefits administration, and payroll system management.

Overview Of The Sr. Payroll Specialist Role

• Process high volume payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring accuracy in deductions, earnings, and taxes.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll-related inquiries.
• Stay up to date with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to manage benefits deductions and reporting.
• Assist in payroll audits and prepare necessary reports.
• Support process improvements and system upgrades for payroll efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications For The Sr. Payroll Specialist

• 4+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems. UKG (UltiPro) preferred.
• Understanding of federal and state payroll tax regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis for payroll reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.