Payroll Specialist

Omega Morgan; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO/Vacation/Sick

Job summary

Omega Morgan is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support our payroll department by accurately processing weekly and bi-weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with wage and hour regulations, and delivering excellent service to employees. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to coordinate with HR and Finance.

Proficiency with ADP and Microsoft Office is preferred, and candidates should be able to work independently and meet

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ADP preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to quickly learn new payroll systems and processes.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process weekly and bi-weekly payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review, reconcile, and audit employee timecards for accuracy.
• Ensure accurate setup and processing of payroll items including earnings, deductions, and taxes.
• Generate payroll reports as needed, including certified payroll reports.
• Issue and distribute paychecks and pay statements within required timelines.
• Monitor wage and hour compliance and support audits as required.
• Perform payroll-related data entry and general administrative tasks.
• Assist with special payroll projects as assigned.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on payroll-related systems, including timekeeping and online pay statement access.
• Respond to employment and third-party verification requests.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll issues.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Omega Morgan believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

SUMMARY:

The Payroll Specialist supports the payroll department by accurately processing weekly and bi-weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with wage and hour regulations and policies, and providing excellent service to employees. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

• Prepare and process weekly and bi-weekly payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations


• Review, reconcile, and audit employee timecards for accuracy


• Ensure accurate setup and processing of payroll items including earnings, deductions, and taxes


• Generate payroll reports as needed, including certified payroll reports


• Issue and distribute paychecks and pay statements within required timelines


• Monitor wage and hour compliance and support audits as required


• Perform payroll-related data entry and general administrative tasks


• Assist with special payroll projects as assigned


• Respond to employee payroll questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner


• Provide training and guidance to employees on payroll-related systems, including timekeeping and online pay statement access


• Respond to employment and third-party verification requests


• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll issues

Required Education and/or Experience:

• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience


• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications


• Experience with ADP preferred


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities


• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Health insurance


• 401(k) matching


• Vision insurance


• Dental insurance


• Life insurance


• Disability insurance


• Paid holidays


• PTO/Vacation/Sick