<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization in Boca Raton. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing multi-state payroll, maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries. This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll for employees in an accurate and timely manner.</li><li>Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, and payroll changes for accuracy.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, tax information, direct deposit details, and benefit deductions.</li><li>Calculate overtime, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Process employee status changes, including new hires, terminations, and compensation adjustments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.</li><li>Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports for management.</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and benefits.</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and coordinate with external auditors as needed.</li><li>Partner with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll administration.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>2+ years of payroll processing experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements.</li><li>Experience processing payroll for multiple employees and maintaining confidentiality.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and PivotTables.</li><li>Experience with payroll platforms such as ADP, Paychex, UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), Workday, Ceridian Dayforce, or Paylocity.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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