Payroll Specialist

Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 + Benefits

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our growing team in Columbus, Ohio. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and supporting key payroll and HR technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong SAP payroll experience and a proven track record supporting system implementations, upgrades, or payroll transformation projects .

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for salaried and hourly employees.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all applicable wage and tax regulations.
• Audit payroll transactions, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and taxes.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Support payroll month-end and year-end activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliations.
• Lead and support payroll system implementations, upgrades, testing, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll system functionality and reporting.
• Assist with audits and respond to payroll inquiries from employees and leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience in a corporate environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll required.
• Experience participating in or leading payroll system implementations, conversions, or major system upgrades required.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• CPP certification is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• SAP payroll platforms.
• Experience with payroll process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Exposure to large employee populations and complex payroll environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $70,000 - $90,000
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organization