Payroll Specialist

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Hybrid (2 days onsite)

Madison Street Search has partnered with a high-growth, private equity–backed organization that is building out its in-house payroll function and looking to add a Payroll Specialist to the team. This role reports directly to the Director of Payroll and sits within a collaborative, team-first environment focused on creating scalable, efficient payroll operations.

This is an opportunity to step into a role where you’ll have real impact, helping shape processes, support system implementations, and contribute to the continued build-out of payroll as the company continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage both recurring and off-cycle payroll activity, including adjustments and terminations
• Maintain and audit payroll data within ADP Workforce Now
• Support timekeeping workflows and system improvements, including UKG-related initiatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll laws and regulations across jurisdictions
• Assist with audit requests, documentation, and process standardization efforts (SOPs)
• Partner with HR and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and improve data integrity
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions and vendor coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state U.S. and Canada
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and UKG
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with cross-functional teams

Perks

• Standard 40-hour week
• Competitive base salary + bonus + 401(k) match
• Generous PTO and additional company perks
• Opportunity to play a key role in building and improving payroll processes
• Exposure to system implementations, automation, and global expansion
• Strong long-term growth potential as the company scales