Payroll SpeciaIist III

Payroll SpeciaIist III Job Locations US-PA-Wayne ID 2026-2911 Category Administrative/Clerical Position Type Regular Full-Time Overview The Payroll Specialist III - is a seniorlevel payroll professional responsible for processing complex, highvolume payrolls with a high degree of accuracy and compliance. This role supports multistate payroll operations within a staffing agency environment, ensuring timely and accurate payment for contractors and internal employees. The Payroll Specialist III serves as a subjectmatter expert, resolves escalated payroll issues, supports audits and compliance efforts, and partners closely with Payroll Leadership, HR, Finance, and Client Services. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Process weekly, biweekly, and/or special payrolls for a large population of W2 and/or 1099 contractors and internal employees across multiple states Review and validate time entry, pay rates, commissions, bonuses, adjustments, and retroactive payments Manage complex payroll transactions including offcycle payments, corrections, stop payments, reversals, and reissues Administer wage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and other courtordered deductions Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and staffingspecific pay requirements Partner with Tax, HR, and Finance teams to research and resolve payroll discrepancies and compliance issues Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll inquiries from employees, contractors, internal stakeholders, and clients Support payroll audits (internal and external) by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests Assist with onboarding and termination payroll activities, including final pay calculations and compliance requirements Review payroll reports for accuracy, identify trends or issues, and recommend process improvements Maintain confidentiality and data integrity of payroll and employee information Provide guidance and informal mentoring to Payroll Specialist I and II team members as needed Participate in payroll system enhancements, testing, and implementation of new processes or tools Qualifications Qualifications & Experience Requirements Required Qualifications Minimum of 5+ years of progressive payroll experience , preferably within a staffing agency or highvolume payroll environment Demonstrated experience processing multistate payroll with a strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements Handson experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Workday, Paychex, or similar platforms) Strong working knowledge of wage garnishments, tax withholdings, and payroll regulations Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including lookups, reconciliations, and data analysis) Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fastpaced environment Strong problemsolving skills and ability to independently resolve complex payroll issues Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion Preferred Qualifications Workday experience Experience supporting payroll for contractors, consultants, or temporary employees Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Experience partnering with payroll tax teams or supporting payroll tax filings and reconciliations Prior involvement in payroll audits or system implementations