Payroll Specialist

Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
$60,000 – $75,000

CFS has partnered with a growing technology company to identify a Payroll Specialist to join their team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play an important role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a growing technology company with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.

• Gain exposure to multi-state payroll and a variety of payroll and HR systems.

• Work closely with HR and Finance teams with strong visibility across the organization.

• Contribute to process improvements and help enhance payroll operations.

• Join a team that values accuracy, efficiency, and a positive employee experience.

• Opportunity for professional growth within a stable and growing organization.

Key Responsibilities- Payroll Specialist

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule for employees on a regular payroll cycle.

• The Payroll Specialist will review payroll data, employee changes, deductions, and timekeeping information for accuracy.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.

• Maintain accurate payroll records and research and resolve discrepancies.

• The Payroll Specialist will process payroll-related adjustments, including bonuses, deductions, and other employee changes.

• Reconcile payroll and related accounts and assist with month-end reporting.

• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure employee data is accurate and up to date.

• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, and tax withholdings.

• The Payroll Specialist will maintain payroll documentation and support internal and external audits as needed.

Qualifications- Payroll Specialist

• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.

• Experience with ADP, Paychex, or similar payroll systems.

• Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations preferred.

• Strong understanding of payroll processes, taxes, deductions, and reconciliations.

• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.