Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a part time payroll specialist to join our team in Columbus, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is responsible for delivering accurate payroll processing, maintaining dependable records, and supporting compliance with payroll regulations and organizational policies. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with HR and finance stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. This role will be approximately 15 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll from start to finish using Paycor, ensuring earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments are calculated accurately and submitted on schedule.

• Maintain employee payroll records by entering and validating changes related to onboarding, departures, pay adjustments, and other compensation updates.

• Review time and leave information to confirm proper payment for regular hours, holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and other paid time off.

• Monitor payroll practices for alignment with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures.

• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for month-end close, quarterly balancing, and year-end reconciliation activities.

• Partner with HR leadership to coordinate payroll items such as retirement contributions, disability deductions, and other benefit-related payments.

• Support internal and external audit requests by gathering payroll records, answering questions, and providing complete documentation for review.

• Handle payroll-related correspondence and administrative requests, including employment verifications, child support orders, workers' compensation matters, and union dues reporting.

• Stay current on payroll legislation, tax updates, and system enhancements through research, training, and career development opportunities.

• 2+ years of experience managing payroll in an in-house environment.
• Demonstrated experience with full-cycle payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Hands-on knowledge of Paycor or a comparable HR/payroll system.
• Working understanding of payroll taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, and payroll reconciliation.
• Familiarity with union payroll processing and related reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret payroll regulations and apply federal, state, and local compliance standards accurately.
• Strong accuracy, organizational skills, and discretion when handling sensitive employee and compensation information.