Payroll Specialist

Australia-Employment; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee discount (plus one family)

Paid parental leave for both parents

Company-paid life insurance and short‑

Team appreciation events

Job summary

Jobot in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own the full payroll cycle for a large, multi-location workforce within the accounting and finance team at the corporate office. This hands-on role handles processing, compliance, and data integrity.

You will process payroll end-to-end, verify timesheets, manage garnishments, and maintain HRIS data while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy across the payroll process.

Qualifications

• 2+ years payroll experience, multi-location or high-volume retail preferred.
• Solid knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Experience with HRIS and automated timekeeping systems.
• Strong Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Attention to detail with small variances being critical.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end payroll processing across multiple locations using automated systems.
• Review and verify timesheets, PTO balances, and attendance before each pay run.
• Process direct deposits, final pays, pay cards, and state-specific checks.
• Handle garnishments, medical support orders, and vendor coordination.
• Enter and maintain employee data in HRIS—tax updates, new hires, terms.
• Catch and correct pay discrepancies, retroactive adjustments, and prior-period errors.
• Pull and review payroll reports to confirm accuracy before/after cycles.
• Stay updated on federal/state payroll regulations and flag updates.
• Support managers with timekeeping questions and training.
• Maintain confidentiality across payroll records.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Wage & hour laws

Multi-location payroll

Education

FPC/CPP certification

Accounting coursework

Tools

HRIS systems

Automated timekeeping

Job description

Payroll Specialist

$55000 - $65000 per year | Phoenix, AZ | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

A well established, national retail company headquartered in Phoenix with a strong culture centered on growth, wellness, and taking care of their team. They offer competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Employee discount (plus one family member)
• Paid parental leave for both parents
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Fun culture with team appreciation events

Job Details

We're looking for a Payroll Specialist to own the full payroll cycle for a large, multi-location workforce. You'll sit within the accounting and finance team at the corporate office and be the go-to person for everything from timesheet review to compliance. This is a hands-on role - you're in the weeds processing payroll, not just overseeing it.

What You’ll Do

• Run end-to-end payroll processing across multiple locations using automated payroll and timekeeping systems
• Review and verify timesheets, PTO balances, and attendance records before each pay run
• Process direct deposits, final pays, pay cards, and manual checks per state-specific requirements
• Handle garnishments, medical support orders, and third-party vendor coordination
• Enter and maintain employee data in HRIS - tax updates, direct deposit changes, new hires, terms
• Catch and correct pay discrepancies, retroactive adjustments, and prior-period errors
• Pull and review payroll reports to confirm accuracy before and after each cycle
• Keep up with federal and state payroll regulations and flag anything that needs updating
• Support store and corporate managers with timekeeping questions and training
• Maintain strict confidentiality across all payroll records

What You Bring

• 2+ years processing payroll (multi-location or high-volume retail is a plus)
• Solid working knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws
• Experience with HRIS and automated timekeeping systems
• Strong Excel skills and comfort navigating the full Microsoft Office suite
• The kind of attention to detail where a $0.12 variance bothers you
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines without dropping anything
• Clear communicator who can work with employees at every level

Nice to Have

• FPC or CPP certification
• Coursework in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping
• Experience with garnishment processing and medical support orders
• Retail or multi-state payroll background

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