Payroll Specialist

NEP Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Group in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced payroll professional to support multi-state payroll operations. The role focuses on processing US, Canada, and UK payrolls, maintaining accurate records in ADP Workforce Now, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions.

You will work closely with the Payroll Manager to deliver accurate, timely payroll, manage tax documents, and support HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment.
• ADP Workforce Now experience is required.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and payroll tax requirements.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-country payrolls (US, Canada, UK).
• Administer time and attendance; maintain employee records in ADP Workforce Now.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, wage, and employment laws.
• Handle payroll imports, garnishments, tax documents, and notices.
• Prepare payroll reports and month-end close documentation.
• Assist onboarding with new hire documentation.
• Support HR reporting and general HR initiatives as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

HR knowledge

Communication

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bring great content—and your career—to life at NEP.

You may be an industry pro ready for your next move, or just starting to think about your career. Either way, NEP offers exciting career opportunities.

If you're not familiar with our name, you've probably seen our work—on stage, on screen, or on the field. For more than four decades, we’ve supported our customers in delivering the world’s most-watched live sports, entertainment, corporate and news broadcasts and events.

Want to find out more? Read on for why we think NEP is a great place to work and apply today.

With operations in more than 20 countries, NEP offers employees opportunities to support live productions happening in every corner of the world, onsite at event venues or from one of our connected facilities.

We bring thousands of events and productions to life worldwide for our customers—and their thousands (sometimes even millions) of fans and audiences—every year. Each event is supported by skilled teams behind the scenes, including the employees of NEP.

Be Part Of a Diverse, Multicultural Team

We strive to bring people together with diverse experiences and perspectives. Whether part of our shared services, sales, customer service, operations, or engineering teams, NEPprovides opportunities to collaborate across cultures and backgrounds.

In this role, you'll partner closely with the Payroll Manager while supporting a variety of payroll and HR operations across the United States & Canada. You'll play a critical role in maintaining payroll accuracy, ensuring compliance, supporting employees, and helping our HR team deliver an exceptional employee experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Process multi-country payrolls for the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
• Administer time and attendance and maintain employee records within ADP Workforce Now (HRIS).
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, wage, and employment regulations.
• Process payroll imports, garnishments, tax documents, unemployment notices, and payroll adjustments.
• Prepare payroll reports, journal entries, and month-end payroll support documentation.
• Support onboarding by processing new hire documentation.
• Administer the Corporate Credit Card Program and Concur Expense Management.
• Respond to employee payroll and HR inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Assist with HR reporting, office administration, and other HR initiatives as needed.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3–5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations, employment laws, and payroll tax requirements.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Human Resources experience is a plus.