Highlights
This role is primarily project-based and will focus on payroll cleanup, reconciliations, and year-end support following several years of organizational turnover. We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations during a period of stabilization and systems transition.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Troy, OH |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $50,000–$75,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Troy, Ohio
Salary: $50,000 – $75,000 annually
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations during a period of stabilization and systems transition. This role is primarily project-based and will focus on payroll cleanup, reconciliations, and year-end support following several years of organizational turnover. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in preparing payroll and benefits data for a future HRIS implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Support accurate and timely payroll processing across recurring pay cycles
Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve historical discrepancies
Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and compliance requirements
Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and discretion
Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure payroll accuracy and deadline adherence
Support cleanup and documentation of payroll and benefits data
Partner with HR and Finance to prepare for HRIS and benefits system migration
Project Scope
Payroll processing coverage
Payroll and reconciliation cleanup
Year-end payroll support
Payroll and benefits readiness for HRIS implementation
Qualifications
Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar payroll-focused role
Hands-on experience with payroll systems and payroll reporting
Strong understanding of payroll compliance and best practices
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a high-change environment
Trusted track record of accuracy, discretion, and reliability
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to restoring payroll stability and setting the foundation for a successful HRIS and benefits transition after a period of significant organizational change.
About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
