lucidsoftware

Sr. Payroll Specialist

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At a Glance

Location
United States
Experience
2–3 years
Posted
2026-02-10T15:44:43-05:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Excel

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

2-3 years of payroll experience for 100+ employees

Strong understanding of US payroll concepts and processes

Proven track record of managing and reviewing high volumes of data. You should be comfortable using spreadsheets to perform deep-dive reconciliations

Strong skills in Excel and Google Sheets (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and a natural comfort level with HRIS/Payroll technology

Extreme attention to detail and accuracy. You take pride in finding the "needle in the haystack" during an audit

Compensation & Benefits

Record and track fringe benefits within our US and international payroll systems, including coordination for international benefit filings.

Tax & Compliance Coordination:

Partner with our payroll providers to manage and resolve payroll tax notices and filings, ensuring we remain in good standing across all jurisdictions.

Audit & Reporting:

Perform pre- and post-payroll audits. Maintain ongoing, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (including W-2 reconciliations) to ensure 100% data integrity.

Financial & 401(k) Audits:

Responsibilities

Data Verification & Control:

Serve as the primary internal checkpoint for payroll data entered by other departments. Ensure all inputs adhere to internal controls and company policy before processing.

Time & Attendance Management:

Manage the end-to-end collection and approval process for employee hours, ensuring timecards are accurate and ready for payroll processing.