Strategic Payroll Specialist: Detail‑Driven & Compliance

Talentify; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the United States (Georgia). The role supports the Corporate Payroll function, processes time and attendance, and manages weekly payroll activities.

You will handle employee status changes, analyze payroll data, and prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reports. The position requires 2 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of HR practices, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, business, or equivalent.
• 2 years of HR payroll experience.
• Knowledge of labor laws and payroll regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal payroll inquiries and requests.
• Prepare responses to government tax notices.
• Ensure payroll transactions comply with policies.
• Compute regular and overtime pay, include bonuses if applicable.
• Calculate tax withholdings, deductions, and 401(k) contributions.
• Audit payroll data for accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.
• Process payroll adjustments for time off and leave.
• Generate accrual entries and payroll reports.
• Answer payroll questions and maintain payroll records.
• Stay updated on payroll rules and regulations.
• Assist with payroll clerks training and related tasks.

Skills

Payroll experience

HR support

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in HR or Business

Tools

MS Office

Payroll software

Job description

Talentify is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the United States (Georgia). The role supports the Corporate Payroll function, processes time and attendance, and manages weekly payroll activities.

You will handle employee status changes, analyze payroll data, and prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reports. The position requires 2 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of HR practices, and excellent communication.