Senior Payroll Specialist: Multi-Location, Hands-On & Accurate

LeoForce; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Employee discount

Parental leave

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own the full payroll cycle for a multi-location workforce. You’ll sit within the accounting and finance team at the corporate office and be the go-to person for everything from timesheet review to compliance.

This is a hands‑on role — you’re in the weeds processing payroll, not just overseeing it. 2+ years of payroll processing, strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, and experience with HRIS and automated timekeeping are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years processing payroll for multi-location environments.
• Solid knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Experience with HRIS and automated timekeeping systems.
• Strong Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end payroll processing across multiple locations.
• Review timesheets, PTO balances, and attendance before each pay run.
• Process direct deposits, final pays, pay cards, and manual checks per state rules.
• Handle garnishments and third-party vendor coordination.
• Maintain employee data in HRIS and update tax and payment details.
• Identify pay discrepancies and correct prior-period errors.
• Generate payroll reports for accuracy checks.
• Monitor federal/state payroll regulations and flag updates.
• Support managers with timekeeping questions and training.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Clear communication

Tools

HRIS

Automated timekeeping

Excel

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own the full payroll cycle for a multi-location workforce. You’ll sit within the accounting and finance team at the corporate office and be the go-to person for everything from timesheet review to compliance.

This is a hands‑on role — you’re in the weeds processing payroll, not just overseeing it. 2+ years of payroll processing, strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, and experience with HRIS and automated timekeeping are required.