About the role
Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 + Benefits
About The Opportunity We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our growing team in Columbus, Ohio. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and supporting key payroll and HR technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong SAP payroll experience and a proven track record supporting system implementations, upgrades, or payroll transformation projects .
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule for salaried and hourly employees.
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all applicable wage and tax regulations.
- Audit payroll transactions, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and taxes.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to resolve payroll-related issues.
- Support payroll month-end and year-end activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliations.
- Lead and support payroll system implementations, upgrades, testing, and process improvements.
- Develop and maintain payroll procedures, controls, and documentation.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll system functionality and reporting.
- Assist with audits and respond to payroll inquiries from employees and leadership.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll experience in a corporate environment.
- Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll required.
- Experience participating in or leading payroll system implementations, conversions, or major system upgrades required.
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- CPP certification is a plus.
Preferred Experience
- SAP payroll platforms.
- Experience with payroll process improvement and automation initiatives.
- Exposure to large employee populations and complex payroll environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $70,000 - $90,000
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organization
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