
Payroll & Reward Specialist
The Leaflet
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • United States
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About the role
- Process end-to-end U.S. payroll cycles using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with all U.S. federal, state, and local payroll laws, including tax withholding, wage and hour regulations, and garnishments
- Maintain and audit employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses, and benefits deductions
- Manage multi-state payroll processing and related tax registrations, filings, and reconciliations
- Administer payroll-related activities such as off-cycle payments, retroactive adjustments, and year-end processing (W-2s)
- Reconcile payroll reports, taxes, and general ledger entries
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve system or processing issues
- Support internal and external payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and system usage
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist with in-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll
- Strong hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (payroll processing, reporting, and troubleshooting)
- Solid understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations, multi-state payroll, and compliance requirements
- Experience handling benefits deductions, garnishments, and statutory payments
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines
- Effective communication skills and a customer-service mindset
- Knowledge of payroll integrations with HRIS, time & attendance, or benefits platforms
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Flexible vacation allowance
- A hybrid / remote working environment
- Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
U.S. payroll processingpayroll reportingpayroll troubleshootingpayroll data auditingmulti-state payroll processingtax reconciliationbenefits deductionsgarnishmentsstatutory paymentsW-2 processing
Soft Skills
attention to detailanalytical skillsconfidentialityorganizational skillscommunication skillscustomer service mindsetintegrityproblem-solvingstakeholder coordinationprocess improvement