Payroll Specialist

TurnPoint Search Group; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payrolls. The ideal candidate will possess 2-5 years of payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in Workday. This position offers a salary range of $80,000 - $150,000 per year, with remote work options available within the United States.

Benefits

Potential for annual bonus

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state environment.
• Broad understanding of payroll tax laws and compliance.
• Experience with expatriate payroll processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for a large, multi-state employee population.
• Manage payroll data entry and validation within Workday.
• Administer expatriate payroll processes.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate calculation and remittance of payroll taxes.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Proficiency in Workday payroll systems

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPP preferred

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

TurnPoint Search is partnering with a global fund to hire a detail-oriented and highly skilled Payroll Specialist. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, 2–5 years of payroll experience, and a proven ability to manage high-volume, multi-state payrolls with precision and efficiency. This role requires exceptional Excel skills, Workday expertise, and experience in payroll tax compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Process accurate and timely payroll for a large, multi-state employee population, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage all aspects of payroll data entry and validation within Workday, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and compensation changes.
• Administer expatriate payroll processes, including tax equalization, allowances, and other specialized considerations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate calculation and remittance of payroll taxes and other statutory deductions.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve employee inquiries.
• Maintain strong internal controls and assist with internal and external payroll audits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, and a CPA or CPP strongly preferred.
• 2–5 years of hands-on payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state environment.
• Proficiency in Workday payroll systems required.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, nested formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Broad understanding of payroll tax laws, compliance requirements, and reporting.
• Experience with expatriate payroll processes preferred but not required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

***Applicants must be open to sitting fully remote within the United States or located in the New York Tri-State area.

Position pays a base salary range of $80,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with location, experience, and skill level. There is also the potential for an annual bonus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Accounting/Auditing

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