Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist in sunny Tucson! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end payroll operations with cutting-edge equipment provided. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your expertise in payroll compliance and processing truly matters. Equipment Provided: High-performance computer, ergonomic workstation, and all necessary payroll software licenses.
Responsibilities
- Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (e.g., FLSA, AZ DOL)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit enrollments through HRIS systems
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly/year-end tax filings (Form 941, W-2)
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding processes and timekeeping audits
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with clear, actionable solutions
- Implement process improvements using provided payroll analytics tools
Qualifications
- 3+ years of US payroll processing experience with multi-state compliance knowledge
- Proficient in ADP Workforce Now, QuickBooks, and Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification preferred
- Strong understanding of FLSA, ACA, and Arizona labor laws
- Excellent problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to manage confidential data with integrity and discretion
- Experience with payroll audits and reconciliation procedures
- Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment