Payroll Speciaiist Iii

Payroll SpeciaIist IIIJob LocationsUS-PA-WayneID2026-2911CategoryAdministrative/ClericalPosition TypeRegular Full-TimeOverviewThe 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.ResponsibilitiesPrimary ResponsibilitiesProcess weekly, biweekly, and/or special payrolls for a large population of W2 and/or 1099 contractors and internal employees across multiple statesReview and validate time entry, pay rates, commissions, bonuses, adjustments, and retroactive paymentsManage complex payroll transactions including offcycle payments, corrections, stop payments, reversals, and reissuesAdminister wage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and other courtordered deductionsEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and staffingspecific pay requirementsPartner with Tax, HR, and Finance teams to research and resolve payroll discrepancies and compliance issuesServe as an escalation point for complex payroll inquiries from employees, contractors, internal stakeholders, and clientsSupport payroll audits (internal and external) by preparing documentation and responding to audit requestsAssist with onboarding and termination payroll activities, including final pay calculations and compliance requirementsReview payroll reports for accuracy, identify trends or issues, and recommend process improvementsMaintain confidentiality and data integrity of payroll and employee informationProvide guidance and informal mentoring to Payroll Specialist I and II team members as neededParticipate in payroll system enhancements, testing, and implementation of new processes or toolsQualificationsQualifications & Experience RequirementsRequired Qualifications:Minimum of 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, preferably within a staffing agency or highvolume payroll environmentDemonstrated experience processing multistate payroll with a strong understanding of payroll compliance requirementsHandson experience with payroll systems (e.G., ADP, UKG, Workday, Paychex, or similar platforms)Strong working knowledge of wage garnishments, tax withholdings, and payroll regulationsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including lookups, reconciliations, and data analysis)Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fastpaced environmentStrong problemsolving skills and ability to independently resolve complex payroll issuesProven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretionPreferred Qualifications:Workday experienceExperience supporting payroll for contractors, consultants, or temporary employeesCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)Experience partnering with payroll tax teams or supporting payroll tax filings and reconciliationsPrior involvement in payroll audits or system implementations