Payroll Specialist

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNew Haven • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive payroll processing expertise, including multi-state compliance and payroll system implementation. Proficient in payroll reporting, documentation, and SOX compliance while maintaining confidentiality and managing deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Payroll ExperienceMulti-State Payroll ProcessingPayroll Compliance KnowledgeADP EV5/EV6 ExperienceStrong Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Records MaintenancePayroll ReportingAccounting PrinciplesSOX ComplianceProblem SolvingProcess ImprovementWage Requirements Navigation401(k) AdministrationDocumentation

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityConfidentiality ManagementDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

ADP EV5ADP EV6E-TimeWorkforce ManagerMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceMulti-State EnvironmentPayroll AuditsPayroll Issues AnalysisSpecial Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Maintain payroll records and SOX compliance
Navigate federal, state, and local payroll and wage requirements across a complex, multi-state environment
Analyze payroll issues, identify solutions, and improve payroll processes and procedures
Partner with HR and serve as a payroll resource for employees and managers
Support audits, payroll reporting, documentation, and 401(k) administration, including analysis and funding
Contribute to special projects, including payroll system implementations and process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including multi-site and multi-state payroll processing
Strong knowledge of payroll and accounting principles
Ability to manage deadlines and confidential information
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Collaborative, organized approach
Ability to solve problems and adapt to change
ADP EV5/EV6 and e-Time or Workforce Manager experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development, internal growth, and mobility
Paid sick and vacation time
13 paid holidays
Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Supplemental critical illness, hospital, accident, and indemnity coverage available for purchase
Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility requirements
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts