Payroll Specialist
Cobalt Benefits Group LLC - Exeter, NH, US, 03833
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Overview
Job Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll for all employees accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. This role also supports reporting, auditing, and employee inquiries related to payroll and timekeeping. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, confidential, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment.
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Key Responsibilities
Process biweekly payroll for multi-state employee population, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Maintain employee payroll records, including deductions, withholdings, garnishments, and benefits integration
Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate processing of new hires, terminations, and changes
Apply, maintain, update multistate tax codes as needed
Audit timesheets, PTO accruals, and other leave balances to ensure correct payroll data
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to Finance and HR as needed
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies professionally
Ensure compliance with FLSA, DOL, IRS regulations, and internal controls
Assist with annual W-2 processing, state/federal tax filings, and audit requests
Qualifications
Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
Knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity, ADP, or similar)
Understanding of wage and hour laws, including FLSA and state-specific regulations
Strong Excel skills; familiarity with HRIS platforms a plus
Exceptional accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Benefits
After a 60/90 day waiting period, full-time employees are eligible for:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Twice-annual company provided HSA contributions with enrollment in HDHP
Company-paid life and disability coverage
FSA options
401(k) with up to 6% company match
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday time
Tuition and wellness reimbursement programs
Compensation details: 30-33 Hourly Wage
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