Payroll Specialist

Tarvos Talent is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our clients team and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our employees. This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance, improving payroll processes, and delivering exceptional service to our team members.

Key

• Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in compensation or benefits.
• Review and verify timesheets, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close processes.
• Manage garnishments, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits, and tax forms (W-2s, 1099s, etc.).
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting to support audits and reporting needs.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for greater accuracy and efficiency.
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience (multi-state experience a plus).
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, UKG, or Workday.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
• Strong Excel and data management abilities.

Why Join

You’ll be part of a collaborative, people-first team that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.