Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist This remote position is open only to candidates who live and work in the following states: NC, SC, GA, NJ, TX, CT Why You’ll Love Working Here You’ll join a collaborative HR team that values trust, innovation, and continuous improvement. Together, we’re building an environment where people feel supported, empowered, and proud to do their best work. Position Summary: As a member of the Payroll and Human Resources team, the Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in supporting all areas within the Payroll department. The ideal candidate must be able to multi\-task, work well under pressure, maintain a high level of confidentiality, and work as part of a team, as well as individually, with minimal supervision. What you’ll be doing: Perform daily Payroll department operations, including preparation of multiple bi\-weekly payrolls, new hire time and attendance training, employee self\-service login reset, verifications of employment, and off\-cycle payments Interface with Human Resources, Finance, and other teams as required Monitor and ensure FLSA compliance for multi\-state operations Reconcile timecards, including contacting team members and supervisors to obtain timesheet approvals Data entry/imports for payroll adjustments; maintain accurate payroll records for audit/compliance; report creation and distribution to business partners Resolve tax issues, working with ADP tax and internal resources; maintain records and documentation regarding state issues Year End processing, including W2 review, approval and distribution, and preparation for the new year Document payroll processes Provide support to team members and management regarding all payroll inquiries in a timely manner Perform other related duties as required and assigned What we’re looking for: Associates degree in a related field and 4 years of payroll experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience working with integrated Payroll/HR system, preferably ADP Workforce Now Union, implementation, and multi\-state tax experience preferred (including CA, WA, IL, NY/ NYC) Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, v\-lookups) and knowledge of other standard software including Outlook, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Flexibility and ability to multi\-task Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Customer\-service oriented Highly detail\-oriented and curious Bilingual: English/Spanish is a plus MediaCo Operations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.