Payroll Specialist

About Atrium

As a leading woman-owned, comprehensive talent management firm, Atrium is focused on providing holistic contingent workforce solutions in today’s market. Recognized for our pioneering Applicant-CentricTM approach and award-winning culture, our expertise includes Staffing, Recruitment, and Workforce Solutions.

What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team committed to creating a meaningful impact on the workforce.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll team. This role is responsible for employee pay processing across multiple weekly and semi-monthly payrolls, including Canadian payrolls, for our client sites and temporary roles nationwide. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with payroll systems such as Bullhorn, Great Plains, and eRecruit, and a strong understanding of multi-state payroll, payroll compliance, and tax withholding and reporting.

Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist :

• Process payroll for associates from onboarding through termination, ensuring accurate pay for both nonexempt and exempt employees.
• Adhere to payroll timelines, processing weekly and semi-monthly payrolls.
• Verify work hours and leave data from timekeeping systems and third-party vendors.
• Handle VMS / MSP / 1099 / W2 payrolls, ensuring correct payroll classifications.
• Ensure compliance with federal, multi-state, and local payroll laws, including Paid Sick Time, overtime, and paycheck terminations.
• Conduct payroll reconciliation and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Process garnishments and deductions in accordance with legal orders.
• Reconcile payroll taxes and filings, maintaining accurate records for reporting purposes.
• Maintain associate payroll records, including direct deposit, address updates, and tax edits.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries via phone and email in a timely manner.
• Assist with year-end payroll reporting, including W2 preparation.
• Support other payroll functions and special projects as directed by the Payroll Manager.

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