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London Approach

Payroll Specialist

London Approach, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States, 19010

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This range is provided by London Approach. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range $30.00/hr - $34.00/hr

Type Temp-to-Hire

Pay $30–$34/hour | Perm: $63K–$73K

Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible; overtime as needed during payroll deadlines)

Start Date ASAP

Overview We’re seeking an experienced

Payroll Specialist III

to join a growing payroll team supporting multi-state, union, and non-union payroll operations. This position plays a key role in processing high-volume payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across systems and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute weekly and bi-weekly payroll for assigned divisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls and state/federal regulations.

Enter and verify payroll data including timesheets, adjustments, and corrections in the payroll system.

Process final payments for terminated employees in compliance with applicable laws.

Reconcile payroll data to general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Generate and distribute standard and ad hoc payroll reports to support finance and operations.

Support payroll tax processing, deductions (401k, union dues, etc.), and reporting as needed.

Maintain detailed documentation and ensure adherence to departmental procedures and audit standards.

Collaborate with internal teams such as Finance, HR, and IT to troubleshoot issues and improve processes.

Stay up to date on wage and hour laws, ensuring payroll compliance across all jurisdictions.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

3+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience, preferably in a large, multi-state organization (500+ employees).

Experience using in-house payroll systems such as Lawson, Great Plains, SAP, or Workday (ADP/Paychex alone not sufficient).

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) — used extensively for payroll accuracy checks and reconciliations.

Experience with union payroll and multi-state payroll strongly preferred.

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Seniority Level Associate

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries Utilities

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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