Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Specialist supporting accurate payroll processing for multistate workforce at Progress. Collaborating with teams on payroll operations and compliance under established guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Process payroll transactions, including regular pay, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions, in accordance with established timelines and procedures
- Review and validate payroll data for accuracy; identify and resolve discrepancies using standard practices
- Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity across systems
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations by applying established policies and guidelines
- Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to support payroll-related processes and data alignment
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll in a timely and service-oriented manner
- Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and documentation requests
- Support year-end payroll activities (e.g., W-2 preparation) under guidance
- Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements within defined scope
Requirements:
- 2–4 years of payroll or related experience (accounting, HR operations, or finance preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Workday, or similar
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data validation techniques
- Foundational understanding of payroll processes and basic compliance requirements
- Familiarity with multistate payroll concepts preferred but not required
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Effective problem-solving using established procedures
- Clear communication skills for responding to employee and stakeholder inquiries
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High level of discretion with sensitive employee data
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan)
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance
- Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
- Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays
- A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health
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