Job Summary: Join our dynamic HR team as a Payroll Specialist responsible for full-cycle payroll processing for 800-900 employees. You will play a critical role ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution, compliance with federal and state regulations, and providing essential financial information to support our organization’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end (full-cycle) payroll processing bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for a large employee base.

Perform daily payroll department operations, including data entry and payroll transactions.

Reconcile payroll data prior to transmission and validate confirmed payroll reports.

Process garnishments accurately and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Guide Supervisors and Managers on proper use of ADP Time & Attendance systems.

Prepare and process year-end payroll reporting accurately and on time.

Generate and distribute standard payroll reports to Staffing Vendors.

Process manual payroll checks and related adjustments as needed.

Create and post General Ledger entries for each payroll cycle.

Enter New Hire and Temporary Hire data into the ADP database, along with ongoing updates for salary changes, benefit enrollments, and more.

Complete income verifications as requested.

Manage employee direct deposit setup and maintenance.

Oversee 401(k) audit processes.

Review monthly benefit invoices for accuracy and address discrepancies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field.

Proven experience with full-cycle payroll processing.

Strong knowledge of payroll best practices and compliance with federal and state laws.

Proficiency in ADP payroll systems.

Advanced computer skills, particularly Excel.

High professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information sensitively.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with multiple levels of management.

Strong decision-making, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Ability to thrive as a team player in a fast-paced environment.

Working Environment

Generally works in an office environment, but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Columbia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.