Payroll Specialist

📍 Pittsburgh, PA 15238
💲 50,000-$65,000 | Full-Time

About the Company

Our client is a well-established organization seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their shared services team. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and wants to make an impact supporting employees across the organization.

• Stable organization with a collaborative and supportive team environment

• Opportunity to partner with payroll and HR leadership

• Role offering exposure to payroll operations, reporting, and process improvements

• Strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and employee support

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll while ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations.

• The Payroll Specialist will maintain employee records and support timekeeping processes within ADP Workforce Now.

• Process payroll adjustments, garnishments, tax documents, and other payroll-related transactions.

• Prepare payroll reports, journal entries, and month-end payroll documentation.

• The Payroll Specialist will support new hire onboarding and payroll-related HR activities.

• Respond to employee payroll questions and provide timely, professional support.

• The Payroll Specialist will assist with payroll reporting, administrative tasks, and process improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications for Payroll Specialist Role

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems preferred.

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax requirements, and employment regulations.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.