Senior Payroll Specialist: Multi-State Compliance Lead

Shift4; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift4 is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Atlanta to manage end-to-end multi-state payroll and ensure accurate, compliant processing. The role collaborates with HR, Finance, and Benefits to maintain system integrity and drive improvements.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of multi-state payroll experience (US/Canada) and strong Excel skills; Workday proficiency is a strong plus. CPP/FPC certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field.
• 3+ years of multi-state payroll experience in US and Canada.
• CPP/FPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing – end-to-end for multi-state payrolls.
• Compliance & governance – wage/hour laws and tax regulations.
• Issue resolution – address payroll inquiries and discrepancies.
• Reporting & analysis – validate payroll data for decision making.
• System & process optimization – support upgrades and improvements.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Payroll compliance

Excel advanced

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Workday

Payroll reporting tools

Job description

Shift4 is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Atlanta to manage end-to-end multi-state payroll and ensure accurate, compliant processing. The role collaborates with HR, Finance, and Benefits to maintain system integrity and drive improvements.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of multi-state payroll experience (US/Canada) and strong Excel skills; Workday proficiency is a strong plus. CPP/FPC certification is preferred.