Payroll Specialist JN -092026-181657

Goodwin Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Hybrid work

Payroll career growth

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the Atlanta, GA area to join our team. The role emphasizes accuracy, analytical thinking, and a curiosity-driven approach to payroll issues. This hybrid position offers opportunities to grow payroll expertise within a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and comfort handling confidential information while supporting multi-state requirements and reporting needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably multi-state
• Strong attention to detail with experience auditing payroll and identifying discrepancies
• Ability to analyze payroll data, research issues, and determine root causes
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Excel skills and the ability to work with confidential employee information

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time while ensuring compliance with company policies
• Audit payroll data for discrepancies and investigate root causes
• Collaborate with HR and finance to improve payroll processes and reporting

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Excel skills

Confidential data handling

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Are you the type of person who actually enjoys finding the one number that doesn’t quite add up? If you have a strong payroll foundation, an eye for detail, and like digging into the “why” behind the numbers, this could be a great opportunity to take the next step in your career. We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist who can confidently process payroll while also bringing curiosity, analytical thinking, and a commitment to getting the details right.

Payroll Specialist – Benefits And Compensation

• $23–$26 per hour, plus overtime opportunities
• Potential 5% annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work environment in the Atlanta, GA area
• Opportunity to grow your payroll and analytical expertise within a collaborative team

Payroll Specialist – Requirements & Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi‑state environment
• Strong attention to detail with experience auditing payroll and identifying discrepancies
• Ability to analyze payroll data, research issues, and help determine root causes
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Intermediate Excel skills and the ability to work with confidential employee information

Payroll Specialist – Preferred Background & Skills

• Background with a smaller or mid‑sized organization where you have handled multiple payroll responsibilities
• Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliation, benefits deductions, or timekeeping systems
• Analytical mindset with an interest in understanding the “why” behind payroll data and discrepancies
• Self‑motivated, dependable professional who takes ownership and is eager to continue developing their payroll career

If you’re ready to join a team where your payroll expertise, attention to detail, and analytical mindset will be valued—and where you’ll have the opportunity to continue learning and growing we’d love to hear from you. If you’re someone who takes pride in getting payroll right and isn’t afraid to ask questions when something doesn’t look quite right, apply today!

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