Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

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

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.

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

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

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