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Senior Payroll Specialist Job in Strongsville, Ohio US

Senior Payroll Specialist

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC - Strongsville, OH

Posted: 11/20/2025 - Expires: 12/20/2025

Job ID: 292905842

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Job Description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Senior Payroll Specialist | Multi-State Payroll | UKG Expert

About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our growing company located in Strongsville, OH and take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations. This is a fully in-office role. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys optimizing processes, and is confident navigating complex payroll scenarios across multiple states.

What You'll Do

* Oversee all phases of payroll processing for employees across several states, leveraging UKG and BullHorn.
* Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax requirements, and company standards.
* Review, verify, and update payroll data-including hours worked, deductions, benefits, and tax details.
* Manage and process wage garnishments, child support orders, and other legal withholdings.
* Partner closely with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless data flow and troubleshoot any issues.
* Support payroll system enhancements, including testing and rolling out new functionalities.
* Create payroll-related reports, prepare journal entries, and support reconciliation and audit activities.
* Address employee questions regarding compensation, deductions, and taxes in a timely and professional manner.
* Identify opportunities to streamline processes and maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and system updates.
What We're Looking For

* 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience in a large, multi-state environment.
* Strong background working with HRIS platforms and system integrations.
* Deep expertise with UKG (high proficiency required).
* In-depth understanding of payroll rules, tax compliance, and reporting best practices.
* Experience supporting payroll accounting and general ledger processes.
* Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.
* Meticulous attention to detail with excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Ability to manage sensitive information appropriately.
* Strong analytical mindset and a resourceful problem-solver.
* Comfortable working independently while juggling multiple priorities.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changin

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
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Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 5

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