Payroll Specialist
<p>Are you passionate about precision, organization, and playing a critical role in maintaining smooth payroll operations? As a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong>, you’ll be responsible for handling key payroll processes, supporting employees, and ensuring accuracy across all aspects of payroll. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team while fine-tuning your payroll expertise in a dynamic work environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and maintain the company’s timekeeping system, ensuring all updates and employee details are accurately recorded.</li><li>Audit payroll reports proactively to ensure compliance with internal policies, contracts, and employment guidelines.</li><li>Verify employee schedules, accrual balances, and other payroll-related data for accuracy.</li><li>Generate payroll information and provide accurate general ledger entries to the accounting team for review.</li><li>Process Verification of Employment requests in a timely and efficient manner.</li><li>Collaborate closely with the Human Resources (HR) team to streamline workflows and processes.</li><li>Interpret and align processes with contract guidelines to ensure proper payroll handling.</li><li>Manage requests for updates to employee records, including direct deposits, tax withholdings, and deductions.</li><li>Partner with other departments to share accurate payroll and attendance data with supervisors and employees as needed.</li><li>Take on additional responsibilities and provide support across the team where needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li> Proven experience in full-cycle payroll management.</li><li> Expertise in handling multi-state payroll processes.</li><li>Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now software.</li><li> Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations.</li><li> Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial data.</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll enjoy working in an environment that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. Here, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining accuracy and efficiency, allowing you to bring your skills to the forefront while positively impacting the organization. Ready to take your career to the next level? We’d love to hear from you—apply now!</p>
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- Cedar Rapids, IA
- onsite
- Temporary
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20.00 - 27.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>Are you passionate about precision, organization, and playing a critical role in maintaining smooth payroll operations? As a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong>, you’ll be responsible for handling key payroll processes, supporting employees, and ensuring accuracy across all aspects of payroll. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team while fine-tuning your payroll expertise in a dynamic work environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and maintain the company’s timekeeping system, ensuring all updates and employee details are accurately recorded.</li><li>Audit payroll reports proactively to ensure compliance with internal policies, contracts, and employment guidelines.</li><li>Verify employee schedules, accrual balances, and other payroll-related data for accuracy.</li><li>Generate payroll information and provide accurate general ledger entries to the accounting team for review.</li><li>Process Verification of Employment requests in a timely and efficient manner.</li><li>Collaborate closely with the Human Resources (HR) team to streamline workflows and processes.</li><li>Interpret and align processes with contract guidelines to ensure proper payroll handling.</li><li>Manage requests for updates to employee records, including direct deposits, tax withholdings, and deductions.</li><li>Partner with other departments to share accurate payroll and attendance data with supervisors and employees as needed.</li><li>Take on additional responsibilities and provide support across the team where needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-10-03T15:53:43Z