<p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing and managing payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This role supports compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining payroll records, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with reporting and audits.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll on a weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly basis</li><li>Review and validate timesheets, earnings, deductions, and payroll changes for accuracy</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and status changes</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and benefit deductions</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger accounts related to payroll</li><li>Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with month-end close</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll discrepancies</li><li>Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports as requested</li><li>Generate standard and ad hoc payroll reports for management</li></ul><p><br></p>