Payroll Specialist

CFS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

CFS in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its growing payroll team. This hybrid role processes bi-weekly payroll for 1,600-1,700 employees across multiple groups using ADP Workforce Now and Concur.

The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment, strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach to process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Experience handling multi-state payroll including CA and other states.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 1,600-1,700 employees across multiple payroll groups.
• Process payroll accurately using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review and audit payroll data before submission.
• Process employee reimbursements through Concur.
• Generate payroll reports using ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager.
• Assist with multi-state payroll processing.
• Coordinate with third-party payroll providers for Canadian and UK payroll.
• Review time and attendance data and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Support payroll funding file preparation and related payroll activities.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and provide exceptional customer service.
• Partner with the Payroll Manager on payroll projects and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality while ensuring compliance with payroll policies and procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Analytical mindset

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Concur

Timekeeping systems

Job description

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days remote)

$55,000- $70,000

Are you a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? We're partnering with a well-established, global organization that is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its growing payroll team. The company offers a flexible hybrid schedule, a supportive leadership team, and the opportunity to work with experienced payroll professionals in a collaborative environment.

Overview Of The Payroll Specialist Role

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1,600-1,700 employees across multiple payroll groups.
• Process payroll accurately using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review and audit payroll data, ensuring accuracy before payroll submission.
• Process employee reimbursements through Concur.
• Generate payroll reports using ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager.
• Assist with multi-state payroll processing, including employees in California and other states.
• Coordinate with third-party payroll providers for Canadian and UK payroll processing.
• Review time and attendance data and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Support payroll funding file preparation and related payroll activities.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and provide exceptional customer service.
• Partner with the Payroll Manager on payroll projects and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality while ensuring compliance with payroll policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications For The Payroll Specialist

• 3-5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
• Experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and payroll best practices.
• Experience with timekeeping systems is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with a desire to understand payroll processes—not simply complete tasks.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.