Payroll Specialist

Cennox

Payroll Specialist responsible for payroll processing and compliance within Cennox. Handling inquiries and maintaining accurate payroll records for the company.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $54,000 - $62,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Vacation
Other perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingwage calculationdeduction calculationovertime calculationbonus calculationcommission calculationMicrosoft ExcelERP systemsADP Workforce NowOracle Fusion

Soft Skills

attention to detailanalytical abilitiesmathematical skillsprofessionalismdiscretioncommunication skillsproblem-solving