Payroll Specialist I

Asure Software; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA — on

Company‑paid Basic Life Insurance

Accident & Disability

Long‑Term Disability

Short‑Term Disability

401(k) Program with 3% safe-harbor

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Self‑Managed PTO

Job summary

Asure Software is seeking an on-site Payroll Specialist in the greater Birmingham, AL region. The role focuses on processing weekly and semi-monthly payrolls, calculating checks, and reconciling outputs to ensure accurate pay, taxes, and deductions.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of automated payroll systems experience, client-facing payroll exposure, and strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a culture of service excellence.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of automated payroll systems experience or equivalent accounting experience.
• Prior payroll experience in a client-facing environment.
• Prior customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, semi-monthly, and custom calendar payroll.
• Calculate paychecks using tax tables.
• Inspect outputs of automated systems and reports.
• Check and correct out-of-balance conditions.
• Review timekeeping records for compliance.
• Validate time and attendance with payroll data.
• Enter new hires into Payroll Central and post changes.
• Process deductions such as levies and garnishments.
• Prepare reports for management.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

About the Company

Asure is a high‑growth human‑capital‑management (HCM) solution provider with over 600 employees. We help businesses develop their human capital, stay compliant, and focus their resources on growth. Our HCM platform serves more than 100,000 clients and includes payroll & tax, HR, time & attendance software, and outsourced HR services.

Location

This is an on‑site role based in the greater Birmingham, AL region.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, semi‑monthly, and custom calendar payroll.
• Calculate paychecks using tax tables.
• Inspect automated system outputs such as registers and standard reports.
• Determine and correct out‑of‑balance conditions.
• Check and audit timekeeping records for standard compliance.
• Validate time and attendance records from the TLM system with payroll.
• Enter new hires into Payroll Central.
• Post changes in pay and tax status.
• Process involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments.
• Prepare special reports for management.

Qualifications

• 1‑3 years of automated payroll systems experience or equivalent accounting experience.
• Previous payroll experience in a client‑facing environment.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines or unusual or critical situations.
• Professional presentation of written information, clear and effective for client success.
• Direct experience with a variety of SaaS payroll systems and the ability to learn new ones.
• Background in in‑house payroll processing for a small to mid‑sized business is highly preferred but not required.

Compensation

The base hourly range for this position is up to $27.00, based on relevant experience, skills, and industry knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA – all effective on day 1.
• Company‑paid Basic Life Insurance, Accident & Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and Short‑Term Disability.
• 401(k) Program with 3% safe‑harbor contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program.
• Self‑Managed PTO.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; we are unable to sponsor or transfer visas at this time.