Lead Payroll Specialist

Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree or Equivalent Experience Travel Percentage Minimal; Less than 10% Category Finance Qualifications Job Purpose : The Lead Payroll Specialist is responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies. This role provides technical expertise, guidance, and support to payroll staff, reviews complex payroll transactions, and partners with HR, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll issues. Essential Job Functions : (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.) + Lead and support payroll staff in the accurate and timely bi-weekly processing of payroll, including auditing and correcting data, entering and verifying payroll information, preparing manual checks, ensuring proper deductions, and maintaining payroll records and documentation. + Processes post-payroll reporting and tax reconciliations for each payroll profile. + Problem solves accounting discrepancies related to payroll issues with the Finance Department. + Respond to unemployment separation and wage verification requests + Handle administrative duties related to 403(b) retirement plan, such as bi-weekly deferral changes, processing contributions, and assisting with hardship withdrawals. + Assist with quarterly and annual tax reporting and filing, as well as W-2 filings. + Maintain company mileage software and applicable updates. + Performs periodic auditing of payroll and benefit data to ensure data accuracy. + Provide exemplary customer services to leadership, staff, co-workers, vendors, and government agencies. + Handle special projects and perform other related duties as assigned. + Other duties as assigned.

Created: 2026-02-06