Motion Recruitment
Base Pay Range
$50.00/hr - $64.00/hr
Team Lead, Enterprise Talent Services at Motion Recruitment Our Client, a
data analytics and risk firm , is looking for someone to join their team as a
Payroll Specialist .
What You Will Be Doing
Support preparation, processing & reconciliation of payroll in the US, Costa Rica, and Canada, including off-cycle payments, special payments, commissions, bonuses, severance, & vacation pay.
Coordinate with benefits to ensure accurate deductions are taken every pay period and entering appropriate adjustments as needed.
Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests and maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
Pay employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.
Prepare final payroll summary reports for electronic distribution.
Support internal and external audits.
Qualifications
Strong hands‑on experience with Oracle HCM / Oracle Cloud Payroll, including payroll entry, validation, auditing, and reporting.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, overtime rules, garnishments, and tax regulations.
Experience with time & attendance systems (Kronos, UKG, ADP, etc.) and how they integrate with payroll.
Ability to perform payroll reconciliations, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accurate payroll runs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas) for audits, reports, and data analysis.
Strong understanding of payroll cycles, deductions, benefits integration, retro pay, and off‑cycle payments.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality handling sensitive employee data.
Benefits
Medical Insurance – Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k)
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Finance
Industries Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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Team Lead, Enterprise Talent Services at Motion Recruitment Our Client, a
data analytics and risk firm , is looking for someone to join their team as a
Payroll Specialist .
What You Will Be Doing
Support preparation, processing & reconciliation of payroll in the US, Costa Rica, and Canada, including off-cycle payments, special payments, commissions, bonuses, severance, & vacation pay.
Coordinate with benefits to ensure accurate deductions are taken every pay period and entering appropriate adjustments as needed.
Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests and maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
Pay employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.
Prepare final payroll summary reports for electronic distribution.
Support internal and external audits.
Qualifications
Strong hands‑on experience with Oracle HCM / Oracle Cloud Payroll, including payroll entry, validation, auditing, and reporting.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, overtime rules, garnishments, and tax regulations.
Experience with time & attendance systems (Kronos, UKG, ADP, etc.) and how they integrate with payroll.
Ability to perform payroll reconciliations, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accurate payroll runs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas) for audits, reports, and data analysis.
Strong understanding of payroll cycles, deductions, benefits integration, retro pay, and off‑cycle payments.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality handling sensitive employee data.
Benefits
Medical Insurance – Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k)
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Finance
Industries Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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