Payroll Specialist

Description

Summary: Manage end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accurate, timely employee pay, compliance with laws, and reliable reporting. Highlights: 1. Manage end-to-end payroll processing and compliance. 2. Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data. 3. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws. **Payroll Specialist — Job Description** **Role summary** Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing to ensure accurate, timely employee pay, compliance with tax and employment laws, and reliable payroll reporting. **Key responsibilities** * Process regular and off‑cycle payrolls, including hours, overtime, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments. * Maintain payroll records and employee data in payroll/HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday). * Calculate and remit payroll taxes, withholdings, and benefit contributions; prepare and file statutory reports and tax returns. * Reconcile payroll registers to general ledger and assist month‑end/quarter‑end/year‑end close activities. * Administer new hires, terminations, leave of absence, garnishments, and payroll\-related changes. * Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, wage regulations, and company policies. * Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly. * Prepare payroll journals, tax filings, and supporting documentation for auditors; assist with audits. * Manage third‑party vendors (payroll providers, benefit carriers) and integrations with timekeeping/HR systems. * Implement and document payroll processes, controls, and SOPs; recommend automation and efficiency improvements. * Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information. * Produce payroll reports and metrics (cost of labor, payroll variance, headcount) for finance and HR. **Required skills \& experience** * 2–5 years payroll processing experience (adjust by level) or equivalent accounting/HR experience. * Proficiency with payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday, Ceridian) and Excel (pivot tables, formulas). * Solid knowledge of payroll taxes, wage laws, deductions, garnishments, and benefits administration. * Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and numerical skills. * Effective communication and customer‑service orientation. * Understanding of accounting principles and ability to reconcile payroll to GL. * High integrity and ability to handle confidential information. Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent Pay: QAR90\.50 \- QAR120\.19 per month Work Location: On the road