Manage multi-client payroll processing (regular, off-cycle, bonuses), ensure multi-state tax and wage-hour compliance, reconcile and audit payroll records, advise clients on payroll policies, support onboarding/terminations and benefits coordination, drive process improvements and system implementations, and provide onsite client support 2–4 days weekly.
Job Title: Payroll Specialist (HR Generalist)
Status: Full-Time Salaried Exempt
Salary Range: $50,000 to $60,000
Who We Are
Sage Solutions Group is a dynamic HR consulting organization dedicated to helping businesses build strong, compliant, and people-focused workplaces. We partner with clients across multiple industries to deliver strategic HR solutions that support organizational growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence. Our team values professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration, and practical problem-solving.
What You Will Do
As a Payroll Specialist, you will serve as a trusted advisor to assigned client accounts by providing payroll administration and support.
Responsibilities include:
- Processing multi-client payroll accurately and on schedule, including regular, off-cycle, and bonus runs
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws (FLSA)
- Managing payroll setup, deductions, garnishments, benefits contributions, and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s)
- Reconciling payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate payroll records
- Advising clients on payroll policies, procedures, and best practices
- Staying current on payroll tax law changes and multi-state payroll requirements
- Partnering with HR and finance teams to support onboarding, terminations, and benefits administration as they relate to payroll
- Conducting payroll audits to support client compliance efforts
- Building strong client relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness
- Supporting process improvements and payroll system implementations or transitions
- Traveling locally to client sites 2–4 days per week (no overnight travel required) to support onsite collaboration, meetings, and project execution
What We're Looking For
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, ideally supporting multiple clients or entities
- Strong knowledge of payroll-related employment laws including FLSA, and familiarity with FMLA, ADA, and other applicable regulations
- Hands-on experience with payroll systems/platforms (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Paycom, Gusto, or similar)
- Experience with multi-state payroll tax compliance and reporting
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume, deadline-driven work
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and client accounts in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Payroll certification (CPP or FPC) preferred
Why Join Sage Solutions Group?
- Opportunity to work with diverse clients and industries
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Meaningful work that helps organizations and employees succeed
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Fast-paced, engaging, and relationship-driven culture
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