Payroll Specialist

Skills
BusinessClient MaintenanceHuman ResourcesImport OperationsMicrosoft OutlookPayroll ProcessingProfessional Employer Organization
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years of related work experience in payroll HRIS or PEO environment
  • Associate degree in Business Administration Accounting Human Resources or related field preferred
  • Strong communication and follow-up skills
  • Ability to multitask prioritize and deliver superior customer service
  • Experience using Prism PEO Software preferred
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas filters and pivot tables
  • Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Specialist preferred
  • Ability to learn new systems processes and technologies quickly
  • Attention to detail in payroll processing reporting and system updates
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Payroll HR IT and Client Technology

Nice to have

  • Detail-oriented
  • Customer-focused
  • Adaptable
  • Tech-savvy
  • Collaborative
  • Proactive
  • Organized
  • Deadline-driven

Day to day

  • Processes and reviews payrolls for multiple client companies across different states and pay frequencies, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
  • Delivers responsive client support by resolving payroll inquiries, maintaining records, and coordinating follow-up through Salesforce, Outlook, and PRISM.
  • Partners with IT and Client Technology to test system changes, support maintenance needs, and improve payroll workflows and client experience.