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Payroll Specialist Location: Greater New Haven, CT Area (Onsite) Compensation: $75,000 – $80,000 Why This Opportunity? Newly created role due to company growth and evolving payroll needs Stable, privately held organization with a strong reputation and long-tenured team Highly visible position working closely with leadership, including a hands-on CFO Collaborative, team-oriented environment that is not overly corporate Opportunity to own the payroll function and make an immediate impact Payroll Specialist - Position Overview Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to take ownership of full-cycle payroll processing across a multi-state workforce. This role will support a diverse employee population and partner closely with HR and finance to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a detail-oriented role, and values working within a stable, team-focused environment. Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist Process weekly payroll (primary payroll run on Mondays) across multiple states (CT, MA, NY) Manage full-cycle payroll, including data entry, auditing, and processing Prepare and post payroll journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations Partner closely with HR on employee changes, compliance, and payroll-related matters Handle a mix of: Hourly and salaried employees Commission-based compensation for a sales team Union payroll (light complexity) Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Support areas related to FMLA and payroll compliance Payroll Specialist Qualifications 3+ years of payroll experience, including weekly payroll processing Experience with multi-state payroll Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred Exposure to union payroll is a plus (not required) Understanding of payroll accounting (journal entries, reconciliations) Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred or applicable years of experience Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines Ideal Candidate Profile Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly accountable Comfortable working in a fast-paced but supportive environment Enjoys working closely with both HR and finance teams Thrives in a company where people wear multiple hats and take ownership