CFS · 2 hours ago
Payroll Compliance Specialist
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expCFS is a company focused on payroll solutions, and they are seeking a Payroll Compliance Specialist responsible for the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for a large employee population. This role ensures compliance with payroll regulations and collaborates closely with various departments to maintain payroll accuracy.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for 1,700+ employees across multiple locations
The Payroll Specialist will reconcile payroll summaries, system data, and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
Enter and maintain new hire information, including personal data, tax forms, wage details, and direct deposit or pay card setup
Process personnel changes such as pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, and terminations
Calculate, track, and administer payroll deductions and garnishments, including benefits, retirement contributions, and other withholdings
Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, direct deposits, and pay cards in a timely and professional manner
The Payroll Specialist will maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information
Ensure compliance with FLSA and all applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
Prepare and manage payroll-related compliance reporting, including: Year-end W-2 reporting, ACA reporting (1094/1095 forms), SUTA and state unemployment filings, New hire reporting
Support year-end payroll verification, including earnings, deductions, accruals, and tax rates
Assist with internal and external payroll audits by providing required documentation
Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and support related audit requests
The Payroll Specialist will handle employment verifications in accordance with company policy and legal requirements
Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and Operations to ensure accurate and timely employee data flow
Maintain electronic employee personnel files and ensure updates are processed accurately
Coordinate payroll system setup for new locations with the payroll provider
Partner with Accounting to reconcile monthly benefit invoices and payroll-related accounts
Qualification
Required
Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for 1,700+ employees across multiple locations
Reconcile payroll summaries, system data, and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
Enter and maintain new hire information, including personal data, tax forms, wage details, and direct deposit or pay card setup
Process personnel changes such as pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, and terminations
Calculate, track, and administer payroll deductions and garnishments, including benefits, retirement contributions, and other withholdings
Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, direct deposits, and pay cards in a timely and professional manner
Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information
Ensure compliance with FLSA and all applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
Prepare and manage payroll-related compliance reporting, including year-end W-2 reporting, ACA reporting (1094/1095 forms), SUTA and state unemployment filings, and new hire reporting
Support year-end payroll verification, including earnings, deductions, accruals, and tax rates
Assist with internal and external payroll audits by providing required documentation
Manage Workers' Compensation claims and support related audit requests
Handle employment verifications in accordance with company policy and legal requirements
Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and Operations to ensure accurate and timely employee data flow
Maintain electronic employee personnel files and ensure updates are processed accurately
Coordinate payroll system setup for new locations with the payroll provider
Partner with Accounting to reconcile monthly benefit invoices and payroll-related accounts
Associate's degree required
Preferred
3+ years of payroll processing experience; experience supporting a large employee population strongly preferred
Paycom experience highly preferred
Human Resources experience is a plus
Strong understanding of payroll compliance, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax reporting
Bachelor's degree preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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