Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Greater Waterbury, CT Area
Compensation: $55,000 – $70,000

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Overview

A healthcare organization in the Greater Waterbury area is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Associate to support payroll operations and HR systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting system maintenance, compliance, and employee inquiries.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and IT teams.

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Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of employee payroll processing


• Maintain and support HR/Payroll information systems; assist with system updates and enhancements


• Partner with internal IT teams and external vendors to support system functionality (including payroll and HRIS platforms)


• Execute pre- and post-payroll processes, identifying and resolving discrepancies as they arise


• Ensure all mandated payroll filings are completed accurately and on time


• Prepare biweekly check requests related to invoices and payroll deductions


• Process employee-related requests and documentation, including tax forms, verifications, and third-party disability requests


• Manage COBRA-related payments, including tracking, reconciliation, and reporting


• Research and resolve outstanding checks; coordinate unclaimed property processes in compliance with state requirements


• Maintain spreadsheets and support year-end balancing for third-party reporting (e.g., union or benefits-related tracking)


• Process loan repayments and other payroll-related deductions through the payroll system


• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll vendor-related inquiries and issue resolution


• Support additional data entry and reporting needs as required


• Provide excellent customer service, responding to employee and management inquiries in a timely and professional manner


• Act as a key resource during internal and external audits


• Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required


• 2+ years of payroll or HRIS experience preferred, ideally in a high-volume environment


• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact across multiple levels of an organization


• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information


• Proficiency with payroll systems and general computer applications; experience with systems such as ADP or similar is a plus


• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities


• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

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Why This Role?

• Stable, mission-driven healthcare environment


• High visibility role with cross-functional exposure


• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with payroll systems and compliance


• Collaborative team with strong support structure