C-232
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pay: $28/hr
Job Full Description
Payroll Specialist
Location: Duluth, GA
Type: Temp with Possibility to Go Permanent
Pay: $28/hour
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Overview
Our client is seeking a meticulous and knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations alongside the Payroll Administrator. This role is critical for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across two entities and will play a key role in a payroll harmonization initiative. The ideal candidate has expertise in multi-state payroll compliance, tax regulations, and federal and state labor laws.
Responsibilities
- Process and audit bi-weekly payrolls for employees under two separate FEINs
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws
- Investigate and resolve payroll tax inquiries from agencies, employees, and internal stakeholders
- Oversee payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end processes (including W-2s)
- Serve as a subject matter expert on multi-state payroll tax issues
- Partner with the Payroll Administrator to resolve discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries
- Support payroll harmonization across different pay schedules and entities
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT for system integration and consolidation
- Maintain and audit payroll records, garnishments, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings
- Assist with internal and external audits and reporting requests
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of payroll experience with strong multi-state tax and compliance knowledge
- Experience managing payroll for multiple FEINs and complex pay structures
- Solid understanding of payroll regulations and reporting standards
- Experience with payroll system transitions or harmonization is a plus
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, UKG) and Excel
- CPP certification preferred but not required
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Atlanta (Buckhead), GA
3138
3565 Piedmont Road
Building 3, Suite 210
Atlanta, GA 30305
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