Payroll Specialist - Accuracy & Compliance Expert

Shiel Sexton; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiel Sexton in Indianapolis is seeking a Payroll Specialist with 5-7 years of payroll experience to support weekly and biweekly processing, reconciliations, and compliance reporting. The ideal candidate will maintain confidentiality, ensure accuracy, and collaborate with the Payroll Manager on audits and special projects.

Responsibilities include entering and auditing payroll data, reconciling vendor statements, preparing reports, processing deductions, and responding to payroll questions.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of payroll experience required.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing and payroll administration practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and working with large datasets.
• Ability to research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and consistently meet payroll deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience with UKG Pro preferred but not required.
• CPP certification preferred.
• Experience with multi-state payroll, certified payroll reporting, or payroll compliance activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Payroll Manager with weekly and biweekly payroll processing activities.
• Enter, maintain, and audit payroll and employee information.
• Research and resolve payroll reconciliations and discrepancies.
• Reconcile payroll-related vendor statements, reports, deductions, and employee records.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting and related documentation.
• Assist with OCIP/CCIP payroll reporting and recordkeeping.
• Prepare and maintain payroll spreadsheets, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Process employee deductions, adjustments, and payroll-related transactions.
• Respond to payroll questions and research issues as needed.
• Assist the Payroll Senior Manager with payroll compliance, reporting, reconciliations, audits, and special projects.
• Maintain organized payroll files and supporting documentation.
• Protect the confidentiality of employee and payroll information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Advanced Excel

Discrepancy resolution

Regulatory compliance

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

UKG Pro experience

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

Shiel Sexton in Indianapolis is seeking a Payroll Specialist with 5-7 years of payroll experience to support weekly and biweekly processing, reconciliations, and compliance reporting. The ideal candidate will maintain confidentiality, ensure accuracy, and collaborate with the Payroll Manager on audits and special projects.

Responsibilities include entering and auditing payroll data, reconciling vendor statements, preparing reports, processing deductions, and responding to payroll questions.