Payroll Specialist: Multi-State Compliance & Reporting

PACS in; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company contributions

Employee assistance program

Financial wellness programs

Job summary

PACS Downtown Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly multi-state payroll for multiple entities. You will ensure accuracy for hours, overtime, deductions, and benefits while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Key duties include off-cycle payrolls, HR collaboration on benefits, and responding to payroll inquiries. Prior experience in payroll software (Workday/ADP) and a strong Excel proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• CPP or FPC a plus.
• Knowledge of payroll software and systems (e.g., Workday, ADP).
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent customer service, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and process multi-state bi-weekly payroll for employees of multiple entities, ensuring accuracy in hours worked, overtime, extra pay, benefits, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Handle payroll-related inquiries from multiple entity payroll coordinators and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the HR department to ensure accurate reporting of employee benefits and time-off requests.
• Prepare and process off-cycle payrolls for employee terminations and retroactive pay in accordance with state regulations.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Stay current on payroll trends and best practices to enhance payroll processes.
• Provide ongoing training and support to entity payroll coordinators.
• Assist with projects as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting/Finance background

Tools

Workday

ADP

Excel

Job description

PACS Downtown Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly multi-state payroll for multiple entities. You will ensure accuracy for hours, overtime, deductions, and benefits while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Key duties include off-cycle payrolls, HR collaboration on benefits, and responding to payroll inquiries. Prior experience in payroll software (Workday/ADP) and a strong Excel proficiency are preferred.