Cennox supports the world's leading businesses for all things facilities, security, and technology.
Payroll Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
30 days ago
Salary
$54K - $62K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Payroll Specialist
Cennox
• Process payroll on a biweekly schedule including multiple pay cycles using ADP. • Accurately calculate wages, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and commissions. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws. • Prepare and distribute detailed reports to relevant departments. • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll. • Maintain and update payroll systems with employee information, pay structures, and tax settings.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (preferred but not required)
- 2–5 years of experience processing full-cycle payroll, ideally for businesses with 500 to 1500 employees
- Proficiency with ADP or similar payroll software (particularly ADP Workforce Now)
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and strong ERP/reporting system experience (Oracle Fusion experience a plus)
- In-depth understanding of payroll regulations, including tax laws, wage & hour compliance, and benefit deductions
- Strong mathematical and analytical abilities with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Proven ability to handle confidential payroll data with professionalism and discretion
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Vacation
- Other perks
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