Payroll Specialist

Asplundh; Horsham (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

The Payroll Specialist at Asplundh uses Oracle Fusion Payroll to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple states. You will handle inquiries, support reporting and audits, and contribute to system improvements while upholding confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years of payroll experience with Oracle Fusion, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and customer service. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement across states.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of payroll experience with Oracle Payroll, preferably Oracle Fusion.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll, tax regulations, confidentiality, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll-cycle processing in Oracle Fusion and verify accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to payroll inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare and validate payroll reports, wage statements, deductions, and documentation.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to support integrations and reliable payroll operations.
• Support payroll implementations and upgrades through testing and stabilization.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and process improvements.
• Maintain payroll data confidentiality and participate in knowledge sharing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Oracle Fusion

Regulatory compliance

Excel

Data confidentiality

Customer service

Education

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

FPC or CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Summary of Position

The Payroll Specialist supports accurate and timely payroll operations using Oracle Fusion Payroll. The role applies payroll experience, attention to detail, and working knowledge of compliance requirements to process payroll, resolve inquiries, support reporting and audits, and contribute to Oracle Fusion implementation and system improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities/Skills

• Assist with payroll-cycle processing in Oracle Fusion and verify accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. (25%)
• Respond to payroll inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and troubleshoot routine Oracle Fusion Payroll issues. (15%)
• Prepare and validate payroll reports, wage statements, deductions, and supporting documentation. (15%)
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to support integrations and reliable Oracle Fusion Payroll operations. (10%)
• Support Oracle Fusion implementations and upgrades through requirements gathering, data entry, testing, deployment, and stabilization. (15%)
• Support payroll audits, compliance reviews, system projects, and process improvements. (10%)
• Maintain payroll data confidentiality and participate in training and knowledge sharing on Oracle Fusion functionality and practices. (10%)

Functional Competencies for Success

• Compliance-focused judgment
• Analytical problem solving
• Organization and attention to detail
• Clear and empathetic communication
• Customer service and continuous improvement

Education and Experience

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on work with Oracle Payroll systems, preferably Oracle Fusion. Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing and tax regulations; proficiency with Microsoft Excel; and responsible handling of confidential information.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting Oracle Fusion payroll implementations, upgrades, or process improvements; Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) completed or in progress; general understanding of global payroll concepts.

People Leadership Responsibilities

Not applicable. This individual contributor may provide process guidance, knowledge support, and informal coaching to Employee Solution Advisors but does not have direct supervisory responsibility.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary office work with frequent sitting, speaking, reading, hearing, manual dexterity, and computer use. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting or carrying materials up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licenses and Certifications

Not required. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

Work Environment

Hybrid office environment supporting employees across multiple states and time zones. Requires prolonged computer use, strict confidentiality, adherence to payroll deadlines, and responsiveness during payroll cycles, tax-year activities, audits, system changes, and organizational initiatives.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.