Payroll Specialist

Newburyport, MA 01950

Employment Type: Full Time Industry: Professional / Technical Pay Rate: $26-$29 Specialty: Admin & Office Branch: Portland, ME Pay Type: Hour

Job Description

We’re seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage our bi-weekly payroll and support key accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Payroll Processing & Reconciliation: Accurately process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring all employee hours, taxes, benefits, and deductions are correctly accounted for.
  • Audits & Adjustments: Audit payroll reports, manage payroll code adjustments with ADP, and assist in quarterly tax adjustments.
  • Compliance & Updates: Stay informed of payroll regulations, update SOPs, and maintain payroll accuracy and compliance.
  • Year-End & Reporting Support: Lead year-end payroll tasks, prepare W-2s, and support audit documentation for payroll and benefits.
  • Liaison & Communication: Work with supervisors on payroll discrepancies and provide back-up support for purchasing.

Job Requirements

 

  • Associate's degree in business or HR (Bachelor’s preferred).
  • 3-5 years of payroll experience, including 3 years with ADP or similar systems.
  • Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Epicor preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and effective communication skills.

 

Additional Information

At HW Staffing Solutions we recognize the value of our employee associates as equally as our clients. We are passionate about people and improving the lives of every associate, we do this by connecting you with great companies and great opportunities. We celebrate our awesome diversity, believe that everyone has a unique talent, and appreciate the passion and perspectives that each of us bring to the table. Discover a new way to work together with a company that is focused on offering the best opportunities, benefits and career advancement in Accounting & Finance, Office & Administrative, Light Industrial, Professional & Technical, Call Center, Food Processing and Hospitality. HW Staffing Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity company.

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Sarah Gilliar
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