Payroll Specialist

Join a leading transportation and logistics organization supporting operations across multiple locations throughout the United States. This position is responsible for processing and supporting multi-state payroll operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company payroll requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience managing high-volume, multi-state payrolls, strong Excel skills, and a thorough understanding of payroll compliance, garnishments, and payroll reporting. Responsibilities: * Process and support multi-state payroll activities accurately and on schedule * Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations * Administer payroll-related activities including garnishments, tax levies, PTO accruals, and workers' compensation wage statements * Maintain payroll records and prepare payroll-related reports * Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies * Support payroll process improvements and compliance initiatives * Assist with audits, reporting, training, and other payroll-related functions as needed Required Skills & Experience: * Bilingual in English and Spanish * Associate degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field * 2 years of payroll experience * Experience processing high-volume, multi-state payrolls * Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage garnishments, child support, and tax levies * Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis Preferred Skills & Experience: * Experience with ADP or UKG payroll systems