Payroll Specialist

Public Consulting Group

. Support on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, severance, and direct deposit setup .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,500 - $77,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including multi-state payroll management, compliance with payroll tax laws, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee information. Proficient in utilizing payroll systems like Workday and generating detailed reports while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

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Corporate Payroll ProcessingMulti-State Payroll ManagementWorkday ExperiencePayroll Tax Laws UnderstandingCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax LawsSpreadsheet CreationReport GenerationPre-Payroll AuditsEmployment VerificationUnemployment Claims ManagementConfidentiality MaintenanceAttention to DetailAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSound JudgmentCustomer ServiceTime ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Industry Keywords

Payroll ProceduresCompliance RequirementsAffirmative ActionEEO ReportingCensus Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, severance, and direct deposit setup
Contact supervisors for missed timesheet entries for new hire or terminating employees
Support Payroll team special projects, including audit reports, EEO and annual Affirmative Action, and annual census data
Respond timely to employment verifications
Address and monitor claims for unemployment benefits
Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation
Assist with pre-payroll audits to verify employee information, hours, earnings, deductions, and payment information
Respond to employee questions about pay statements, direct deposit timing, and tax withholding through the ticketing system or email
Protect confidentiality of employee pay and personal information and follow payroll procedures and compliance requirements
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
2+ years of Corporate payroll processing experience working on a multi-state payroll
Experience with Workday is a plus
Excellent attention to detail
Understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws
Ability to create spreadsheets and run reports
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Strong customer service skills
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Effective analytical and problem solving skills
PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental care benefits
401k
PTO
Parental leave
Bereavement leave