Payroll Specialist

LeoForce; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

LeoForce in Stamford, CT seeks a Payroll Specialist to join its corporate payroll team. You will partner with payroll leadership to support weekly payroll processing across the U.S. and Canada for ~2,500 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

We offer comprehensive benefits and development opportunities, a safety-first culture, and strong internal promotion prospects. The role requires multi-state payroll experience and expert Excel skills, with knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience supporting multi-state payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; exposure to enterprise platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with additional payroll systems is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables).
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with payroll leadership to support weekly payroll processing across U.S. and Canadian employee populations, ~2500 employees.
• Review wages, bonuses, overtime, and deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to processing.
• Maintain complete and accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Adhere to established payroll policies and procedures and provide guidance to internal employees as needed.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies professionally and discreetly.
• Track and validate time reporting, submissions, and approvals on a recurring basis.
• Support payroll operations during a system and process transition, contributing to change management and adoption efforts.

Skills

Excel proficiency

HRIS experience

Payroll systems

Multi-state payroll

Detail-oriented

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Stamford,CT, US

6867171

3 hours ago

Job Description

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

$80,000 - $100,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with payroll leadership to support weekly payroll processing across U.S. and Canadian employee populations, ~2500 employees
• Review wages, bonuses, overtime, and deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to processing
• Maintain complete and accurate payroll records and documentation
• Adhere to established payroll policies and procedures and provide guidance to internal employees as needed
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies professionally and discreetly
• Track and validate time reporting, submissions, and approvals on a recurring basis
• Support payroll operations during a system and process transition, contributing to change management and adoption efforts

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience supporting multi-state payroll processing
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; exposure to enterprise platforms preferred
• Familiarity with additional payroll systems is a plus
• Strong proficiency in Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables)
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

A bit about us

A well-established organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Coordinator to join its corporate payroll team. This role supports U.S. and Canadian payroll operations and works closely with payroll leadership to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions.

Why join us?

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits and development package designed to support both your career growth and well-being, including:

• A safety-first culture and professional, team-oriented workplace
• Clear advancement opportunities, with a strong commitment to promoting from within
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan to support long-term financial security
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Industry credential and license pay increases, reflecting our investment in your professional development
• Access to training, continuing education, and research-backed resources through a dedicated internal research and development organization

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