Finance & Accounting

Payroll Specialist

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Job typeOther PostedOct 8, 2026 Apply byNov 7, 2026

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About this position

We're partnering with a well-established luxury brand company on a Payroll Specialist position for their HR and Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring payroll accuracy, driving process improvements, and supporting employees across multiple locations.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Manage full-cycle (end-to-end) payroll processing for a diverse employee population, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution.
  • Review payroll data, audits, and reports to identify discrepancies, maintain data accuracy, and support continuous process improvements.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and external providers to streamline payroll operations and enhance reporting efficiencies.
  • Support employee compensation activities, including bonuses, special earnings, payroll adjustments, and other variable pay components.
  • Ensure adherence to payroll tax regulations, compliance requirements, and internal controls across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Act as a trusted resource for employee payroll-related questions while delivering a high level of professionalism and customer service.

What We're Looking For

  • 7+ years of payroll experience supporting multi-state payroll for medium-large employee populations.
  • Experience working with payroll platforms, HR systems, and timekeeping applications. (Paylocity, ADP, PeopleSoft)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
  • Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Highly visible role with cross-functional exposure, positive team culture and mentoring leadership
  • Opportunity to influence payroll processes and operational improvements
  • Collaborative team environment within a respected global organization
  • Stable company with strong employee tenure and growth opportunities
  • Robust, above average benefits offered!

Location and commute

Chapel Hill, NC .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3136514357.