Payroll Specialist

beaconhill; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the Raleigh area to join a growing organization. The role involves processing payroll, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintaining payroll records, and collaborating with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely pay.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of payroll experience, familiarity with ADP/Paycom/UKG/Workday, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll and understanding payroll tax regulations.
• Knowledge of payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, UKG, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with large data sets.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Experience reconciling payroll reports and supporting audits.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payrolls for a multi-state employee population.
• Review and audit payroll data for accuracy of wages, deductions, commissions, and bonuses.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation adjustments.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll-related GL entries.
• Prepare payroll tax filings and support year-end processes including W-2s.
• Partner with HR and benefits teams to ensure accurate deductions and data.
• Assist with payroll audits and provide supporting documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

ADP

Paycom

UKG

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Ready to join a growing team where your payroll expertise can make an immediate impact? We'd love to hear from you! Our client, a well-established and growing organization in the Raleigh area, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy and compliance, and wants to be a key contributor to the employee experience. As the Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing payroll, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, maintaining payroll records, and partnering with HR and Accounting to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Responsibilities As the Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Processing weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payrolls for a multi-state employee population


• Reviewing and auditing payroll data to ensure accuracy of wages, deductions, commissions, and bonuses


• Maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations


• Managing employee payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation adjustments


• Responding to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping issues


• Reconciling payroll reports and assisting with payroll-related general ledger entries


• Preparing payroll tax filings and supporting year-end processes, including W-2s


• Partnering with HR and benefits teams to ensure accurate benefit deductions and employee data


• Assisting with payroll audits and providing supporting documentation as needed


• Identifying process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

Qualifications To be considered for this position, candidates should have:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred


• 2+ years of payroll processing experience


• Experience processing multi-state payroll and understanding payroll tax regulations


• Knowledge of payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, UKG, Workday, or similar platforms


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets


• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality


• Experience reconciling payroll reports and supporting audits


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize responsibilities effectively


• Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset when supporting employees

Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable and growing organization that values its employees and supports professional development. You\'ll have the opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy while partnering with multiple departments across the organization. If you\'re looking for a position that offers stability, challenge, and long-term career growth, this could be the perfect fit.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™