lucidsoftware
Sr. Payroll Specialist
At a Glance
- Location
- United States
- Experience
- 2–3 years
- Posted
- 2026-02-10T15:44:43-05:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
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.