Payroll Specialist

If you like developing payroll systems, ensuring compliance with financial laws, and integrating payroll solutions with HR functions this role is for you.

A Payroll Developer designs and implements payroll software solutions to manage and process employee compensation. They ensure accurate salary payments and compliance with financial laws using programming skills.

Skills you’ll need: Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Payroll Reporting, Accounting, Detail Oriented, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Time Management

$57,216 median salary43,726 jobs available¹

Payroll Specialist

If you like developing payroll systems, ensuring compliance with financial laws, and integrating payroll solutions with HR functions this role is for you.

A Payroll Developer designs and implements payroll software solutions to manage and process employee compensation. They ensure accurate salary payments and compliance with financial laws using programming skills.

Skills you’ll need: Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Payroll Reporting, Accounting, Detail Oriented, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Time Management

$57,216 median salary43,726 jobs available¹

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