US Payroll Specialist Professional

Kyyba • Raleigh, North Carolina • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Oct 6, 2026

Job Title: (US_Payroll Specialist Professional)
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. 
Job Description
Hybrid: 3 days in the office/ 2 Days Remote
Temp to Hire Opportunity!! (Depend on performance and business needs)
IMPORTANTE NOTE: Candidates MUST have ADP GlobalView or SAP Payroll experience. If the resume doesn't illustrate in the work experiences the use of ADP GlobalView or SAP Payroll, the candidate will be rejected.
Important Notes:
Key Responsibilities:
• Process full-cycle payroll for U.S. employees (approximately 6,000 employees across two payrolls).
• Collaborate with payroll lead and HR Operations team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Manage time data imports, validate hours worked, and ensure accurate payment to employees.
• Administer multi-state payroll, including state-specific tax requirements and regulations.
• Support payroll tax activities, including knowledge of statutory deductions and tax reconciliation.
• Handle garnishments and other voluntary/involuntary deductions.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support payroll audits and ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Participate in process improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency of the payroll function.
• Assist in evaluating the long-term viability of the contractor role for permanent headcount needs.
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Qualifications:
Required:
• 5 years of payroll experience required
• Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll (from time collection to payroll completion).
• Experience in high-volume payroll environments; ideally processing payroll for 5000+ employees, especially in multi-state settings.
• Familiarity with payroll tax concepts, garnishments, and other standard payroll functions.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems:
• ADP GlobalView Must.
• SAP (any module/version) acceptable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be located in Raleigh, NC or willing to work onsite daily.
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Candidates without a degree but with strong, relevant experience will still be considered.
• Experience supporting global organizations or companies with complex organizational structures.
• Experience with timekeeping systems and time data integration into payroll systems.
What We’re Looking For:
• A well-rounded payroll professional who can “check all the boxes”: end-to-end payroll, taxes, garnishments, multi-state processing, and systems expertise.
• Someone who is willing to learn, collaborative, and eager to grow within the organization.
• Candidates who have worked in larger organizations or supported complex payroll scenarios will stand out.
• Flexibility to adjust to team needs and willingness to support long-term improvements in payroll efficiency.
General Information:
Payroll includes the preparation and distribution of payroll, maintenance of individual payroll records, garnishments, and reports. It also consists of calculating such matters as overtime, shift differentials and making subsequent adjustments, as applicable.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runs.
- Review payroll reports for discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Performs reconciliations, audits, and overpayment recovery activities.
- Ensure all process are followed including ensuring that payroll related controls are performed and report any issues.
- Address payroll-related queries from employees, providing exceptional customer service and support.
- Creates ad-hoc payroll data reports and provides accurate data to management and business partners as needed.
- Assist with internal and external audit.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Complexity of Tasks:
Knowledge of integrated, cross-functional business systems. Critical thinking skills to investigate and resolve issues. The ideal candidate for this position must have experience in payroll administration as well as a strong knowledge of general labor law, payroll legislation, and accounting principles.
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt well to changing priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to work in a flexible environment where requirements and procedures continuously evolve. Highly ethical, analytical, team-oriented, flexible, inquisitive & logical. Must maintain confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy. Able to work independently and conduct investigations and resolve related matters.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of payroll experience or High School diploma with 4-5 years of payroll experience
- Good knowledge of payroll processes and compliance requirements including employment law, payroll legislation, etc.
- Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- SAP payroll or ADP GlobalView experience is required
- Experience working with unions, preferred
Work Environment:
This role may be performed in an office setting or remotely.
Flexibility may be required during peak payroll cycles or leave processing periods.
Location: (Raleigh,NC)
Disclaimer: 
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k 
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client 
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