Payroll Specialist

Job Summary 
The Payroll and Compliance Analyst ensure accurate and successful processing of payroll for all companies/entities/boards ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax laws, as well as adhering to all practices, policies, and controls. This position is also responsible for researching and summarizing regulatory changes that impact laws governing areas of responsibility within the Human Resources function and implementing approved changes to department practices and procedures. This role serves as a key point of contact for employee payroll questions and works closely with HR, Finance, and third‑party vendors to maintain payroll integrity and data accuracy.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Executes end-to-end semi-monthly payroll in ADP Workforce Now with full accountability for accuracy and timeliness

• Review and validate timekeeping, pay rates, deductions, and special payments (e.g., bonuses, adjustment, retro pay).

• Ensure accurate calculation of overtime, differentials, and leave balances.

• Compiles, reviews, and processes payroll data and audits final reports while ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws.

• Maintains timekeeping functions including obtaining and recording all required approvals and performing timesheet corrections per documented controls.

• Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings including 941, W2, 1099 and 1095 for accuracy

• Processes HR transactions such as hires, promotions, pay changes, and terminations and performs monthly audits to reconcile system data and make necessary corrections or updates.

• Partner with HR to support compliant onboarding, job changes, and separations, including timely and accurate final pay processing.

• Ensures records, files and employee data are appropriately maintained, updated, and retained in accordance with corporate policies and federal and state regulations.

• Maintain employee payroll records in HRIS and payroll systems.

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, accuracy, and documentation.

• Assist with SOX, internal controls testing, or similar governance requirements, as applicable.

• Monitors changes in Federal and State legislation and regulations pertaining to payroll, tax withholding, employment, and labor to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Support HR team with ad-hoc projects and initiatives to drive business success.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or related field

Minimum Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of payroll administration, including experience supporting exempt and non-exempt employee populations and supporting audits and reconciliations.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Educational Requirements:

Preferred Experience: Previous experience with payroll compliance and employment and labor laws.

Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Certified payroll professional

Skills

Multi-state payroll administration, Federal and State Payroll Taxes, Year-end Processing, Payroll Audit, FLSA, Labor and Employment Laws, HRIS, Payroll Systems

Competencies

Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Ethical Standards, Detail Oriented

Work Environment

This position requires minimal travel and is in a hybrid work environment.

Additional Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $75,000 – $101,000 with the final offer determined based on factors such as experience, scope of the role, and demonstrated skills and competencies. In addition to base pay, CFC offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including an annual incentive opportunity, designed to support employees’ well-being and long-term success. Benefits include an employer-funded pension plan, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a generous paid leave program. Employees also have access to an onsite fitness center and a collaborative, professional work environment. Learn more at www.nrucfc.coop. CFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.