Payroll Specialist

Seven Dimensions

. Process the full weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll cycle for hourly and salaried employees, including new site locations .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAberdeen • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and proficiency in payroll/HRIS systems. Capable of managing sensitive payroll and benefits data while implementing process improvements and maintaining high attention to detail.

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Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax ComplianceHRIS Systems ExperienceBenefits Compliance ReportingAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax ComplianceHRIS SystemsGeneral Ledger Payroll AccountingExcel ProficiencyBenefits Compliance ReportingMulti-State Payroll OperationsData AnalysisPayroll Record MaintenanceGarnishments Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePayroll SoftwareHRIS Systems

Industry Keywords

Payroll CycleWage and Hour LawsEmployee ClassificationUnemployment InsuranceTax WithholdingsACA ComplianceForm 5500Nondiscrimination TestingBenefits AuditsMulti-Location Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process the full weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll cycle for hourly and salaried employees, including new site locations
Manage employee data in payroll and HRIS systems, including new hires, terminations, status changes, transfers, pay rate changes, and garnishments
Maintain and audit payroll records and reconciliations, including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefit contributions
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, wage and hour laws, employee classification rules, unemployment insurance, wage attachments/garnishments, and reporting requirements
Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings/remittances, W-2 processing, 1099s where applicable, year-end payroll close, audits, and regulatory filings
Monitor changes in payroll legislation, interpret organizational impacts, and recommend policy and procedure updates
Partner with HR to develop payroll process improvements, standard operating procedures, and controls supporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Maintain benefits documentation and reporting
Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and audit benefit deductions against carrier billing
Support benefits compliance reporting, including ACA 1094/1095 forms, Form 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and benefits audits
Serve as the main point of contact for benefit plan audits, preparing requested information and answering auditors’ questions
Provide backup to HR for benefits enrollment and processing changes
Handle sensitive payroll and benefits information confidentially
Perform the physical duties associated with the role, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and occasional lifting

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Clear and effective verbal and written communication
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience
Experience in a growing/multi-location organization preferred as ideal context
Experience with payroll/HRIS systems
Strong knowledge of payroll tax and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Strong Excel/computer skills
Ability to process large volumes of payroll data accurately and meet strict deadlines
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
High attention to detail and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, payroll, and benefits data
Ability to explain complex payroll and benefits concepts to employees
Understanding of general ledger payroll accounting
Ability to guide process improvements and standardize payroll and benefits administration across regions
Experience establishing payroll operations and controls for new locations or jurisdictions
Experience implementing or supporting multi-state payroll operations, including tax registration, multi-state wage laws, state unemployment, and local tax obligations
Experience working with or integrating HRIS systems, including time and attendance, benefits, and HR modules, during system implementations
Experience with benefits compliance reporting and filings, including ACA 1094/1095, Form 5500, nondiscrimination testing, and COBRA administration
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Veteran friendly employer
Equal employment opportunity (EEO)
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, where possible