Payroll Specialist
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Job Location:
Jericho, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient U.S. Payroll Specialist to join our Total Rewards team. This role is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for U.S.-based employees using ADP Workforce Now ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills a deep understanding of payroll systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel to support reporting audits and continuous process improvement.
Job Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly payroll for U.S. employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Maintain and update employee payroll records including new hires terminations and changes in compensation
- Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws tax regulations and company policies
- Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll deductions and tax forms
- Collaborate with HR Finance and Benefits teams to ensure accurate data flow and reporting
- Prepare and analyze payroll reports using Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP formulas etc.)
- Support internal and external audits by providing payroll data and documentation
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within payroll operations
Qualifications :
- 3 years of U.S. payroll experience preferably in a multi-state environment
- Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required
- Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables complex formulas data analysis)
- Familiarity with payroll accounting and general ledger reconciliation
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- U.S. tax expertise highly preferred
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
- Flexible Time Off policy
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefit
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $60000 - $66000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please email . Include Applicant Accommodation in the subject line along with your request and contact information.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
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Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Paychex
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- 10 Key Calculator
- Paylocity
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll
- ADP
- Administrative Experience
- Human Resources
- Bookkeeping
About Company
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attentio ... View more
