U.S. Payroll Specialist: Multi-Entity Expert

Starr; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance, is hiring a Payroll Specialist to administer U.S. payroll across multiple entities. You will process semi-monthly and off-cycle payrolls, manage garnishments, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local taxes.

You’ll generate reports, respond to inquiries, and partner with HR and finance to maintain accurate payroll records. The role requires 2+ years of U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of end-to-end U.S. payroll administration experience across multiple states/entities.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and compliance.
• Experience managing complex payroll processes across jurisdictions and entities.
• Proficiency with Workday Payroll and related modules (HCM, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking).
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance (tax, wage payment, garnishments).
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, confidentiality, and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for U.S. entities, including on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls.
• Administer payroll transactions: new hires, terminations, changes, bonuses, garnishments, tax elections, direct deposits.
• Manage garnishment administration and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to payroll inquiries with timely, accurate research and resolution.
• Provide professional employee support on payroll matters.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Deliver ad hoc payroll, tax, and workforce reports as needed.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with proper controls and policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of U.S. payroll processes, taxes, and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll payments in compliance with wage laws.
• Support payroll tax accounts setup, maintenance, and reconciliation in Workday.
• Assist with quarterly/year-end payroll activities and W-2 processing.
• Serve as backup for unemployment claims processing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Workday

Excel

Regulatory compliance

Multi-state payroll

Tax compliance

Garnishments

Reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP SmartCompliance

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance, is hiring a Payroll Specialist to administer U.S. payroll across multiple entities. You will process semi-monthly and off-cycle payrolls, manage garnishments, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local taxes.

You’ll generate reports, respond to inquiries, and partner with HR and finance to maintain accurate payroll records. The role requires 2+ years of U.S.