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Payroll Specialist jobs in Charlotte, NC
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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$21–$42/hr
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$62k
Median, full-time
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: We are looking for an efficient medical billing clerk to prepare invoices and manage patient accounts. In this role, you will liaise with patients who have outstanding amounts, which may entail dealing with collection…
$45k - $55k
Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing manufacturing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, for a remote Payroll Assistant to support biweekly payroll processing and recordkeeping. This is a gr…
$50k - $60k
Job Title : Accounts Payable & Billing Specialist Operating Company : AIR Carolinas Job Location : Charlotte NC FLSA Status : Exempt Salary Range: $50-60k About: AIR Carolinas – A member of the AIR Control Concepts famil…
Payroll Specialist General Job Summary : The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and timely for multiple pay groups while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Th…
platform to deliver faster, more seamless outcomes for our customers. Libra Solutions is seeking a talented and experienced Payroll Specialist to report directly to the Payroll Manager. The Payroll Specialist will contri…
$17 - $19 per hour
The Payroll & Timekeeping Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the payroll department by assisting with timesheet review, payroll processing, maintaining employee payroll records, responding to emplo…
regulations semi annually and ongoing review of updates to ensure rules in SAP are accurate Completion of daily audits prior to payroll running Gather incoming mail daily and sort by state. Review and research mail for p…
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communi…
$20 - $26 per hour
Payroll Specialist JOB-10046993 Anticipated Start Date July 6, 2026 Location Charlotte, NC Type of Employment Contract Hire Employer Info O ur client is a leader in the industry of providing safe water treatment and sewa…
This position would handle all aspects of Payroll for multiple locations in a centralized Payroll location Accurate payroll records are essential to operating a successful Automotive Group Responsibilities: * Processing…
Mills Auto Group is seeking a full time Billing Clerk/Title Clerk to join our growing team at our Charlotte location. Applicant must demonstrate good administration, organizational skills and be a team player. Must have…
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What payroll specialists earn in Charlotte
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$27 | $44k–$57k |
| Mid level | $26–$34 | $54k–$71k |
| Senior | $33–$42 | $69k–$88k |
Adjusted for the Charlotte market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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