Payroll Specialist III

About Redwood Materials

The Payroll Specialist V is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 1,200 employees across multiple states. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, maintains payroll records, and resolves payroll matters for internal and external stakeholders. The position works independently on complex assignments, recommends process and system improvements, and coordinates with HR, Finance, and Benefits. This is a fully on-site role at LH 2.

• Process biweekly and off-cycle payrolls from start to finish, including time and attendance data, earnings, deductions, and adjustments
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies
• Reconcile payroll reports and accounts, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Coordinate payroll changes with HR, Finance, and Benefits, including new hires, terminations, compensation adjustments, and benefits deductions
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries and support internal and external payroll audits
• Prepare and distribute year-end tax documents, including W-2s, and maintain payroll records in line with internal policies and legal standards
• Lead process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives, including system upgrades, to reduce errors and manual work

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