Job Description
Join Pittsburgh Financial Solutions as our Senior Payroll Specialist and become the backbone of our employee compensation operations! In this critical role, you'll manage end-to-end payroll processing for 500+ employees across multiple states while ensuring absolute compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to streamline our payroll systems and deliver exceptional service to our workforce. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment in Pittsburgh's vibrant downtown financial district. Your expertise will directly impact employee satisfaction and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll bi-weekly for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal/state tax laws, garnishments, and benefit deductions
- Manage year-end reconciliations including W-2/1099 preparation and 941 filings
- Conduct payroll audits and implement process improvements for accuracy
- Act as primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding, terminations, and benefits administration
- Maintain payroll records and prepare executive payroll reports
Qualifications
- 5+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state compliance
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent payroll system expertise
- Deep knowledge of FLSA, garnishment laws, and state-specific payroll regulations
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex formulas
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- PHR or CPP certification strongly preferred
- Proven experience with payroll audits and tax filing deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills