Payroll Specialist – High-Volume, Multi-State Compliance

Beacon Hill; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the Philadelphia area for a contract-to-hire opportunity. The role requires processing high-volume payroll, handling compliance, and answering payroll inquiries. Great for growth within a stable, collaborative organization.

Ideal candidates will have experience with multi-state payroll regulations and proficiency in payroll systems, with strong Excel skills and keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing payroll for 50+ employees preferred.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and payroll tax requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and/or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review and audit employee timekeeping records to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions.
• Process garnishments, benefits deductions, direct deposits, and wage attachments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and payroll related accounting functions.
• Prepare payroll reports and support year-end payroll activities.
• Assist with payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Payroll systems

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the Philadelphia area for a contract-to-hire opportunity. The role requires processing high-volume payroll, handling compliance, and answering payroll inquiries. Great for growth within a stable, collaborative organization.

Ideal candidates will have experience with multi-state payroll regulations and proficiency in payroll systems, with strong Excel skills and keen attention to detail.