Payroll Specialist Overview • The Payroll Specialist will manage semi-monthly payroll processes for a nationwide workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. • Collaborate with the accounting team to maintain payroll records and support employee expense reporting. • Handle payroll-related inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely processing of payroll taxes and deductions. • Assist with compliance to federal, state, and local payroll requirements, including multi-state payroll regulations. • Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and contribute to special projects as needed. • Work in a remote environment, leveraging tools such as Paylocity and Microsoft Business Central. • Opportunity for flexible employment arrangements including temporary, temp-to-hire, or direct-hire options. • Contribute to the operational success of a growing organization supporting library systems nationwide. Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities & Duties • Process semi-monthly payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Review employee hours, payroll changes, deductions, and other payroll information for accuracy. • Resolve payroll-related discrepancies and handle employee inquiries promptly and professionally. • Assist with payroll taxes, garnishments, and other required deductions. • Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with payroll regulations. • Support expense reporting and assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting. • Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure seamless payroll operations. • Participate in special projects and initiatives to improve payroll processes. Payroll Specialist Job Requirements • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field. • Minimum of 1 year of hands-on payroll experience; 5 years preferred. • Experience with multi-state payroll and hourly/non-exempt employee populations. • Knowledge of California payroll laws and regulations is strongly preferred. • Proficiency with payroll systems such as Paylocity is a plus. • Ability to work independently in a remote environment with strong attention to detail. • Familiarity with expense reporting tools like Ramp and accounting systems like Microsoft Business Central. • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle confidential employee information.