$60k - $68k
Grant Billing and Compliance CoordinatorFull Time Days | 40 hours per week Remote - Ohio Residents OnlyStarting salary at $60,000/year, based on experienceLutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a G…
Finance & Accounting · Columbus, OH
Payroll Specialist jobs in Columbus, OH
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–$41/hr
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$60k
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Day-to-Day Core Responsibilities: Reconcile payroll disbursements and ensure payroll transactions are accurate. Code payroll-related expenses to the appropriate general ledger (GL) accounts (which will be trained) Gather…
$20 - $23 per hour
Payroll Timekeeping Clerk Contract for 12 months $20-23/hr Onsite in Westerville, OH Details: Process 400-1000 timecards per week Cover all North America (US and Canada) Rank issues 1-4, whether wages are affected or not…
$28 - $30 per hour
Part Time Payroll & Accounting Coordinator Onsite in Columbus, OH Pay $28-31/hr The Payroll & Accounting Coordinator is responsible for managing the organization's bi-monthly payroll process and providing accounting supp…
Job Title: Payroll Analyst Location: Wilmington DE (Onsite) Mode: 6-month Contract Qualifications: "Performs clerical and administrative activities specific to the human resources function. Maintains and processes confid…
and customer satisfaction. To support our Civil Engineers, Scientists, Surveyors and Planners, we are seeking a skilled Billing Specialist to join our Accounting team. As the Billing Specialist at EMH&T, you will play a…
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looking for passionate, energetic, results driven people to join our teams, so apply to start your White Castle career today! The Payroll Senior Analyst position is to ensure team members are paid accurately and timely b…
presently 16 stores in Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky. There are plans to open three more in FY2026. We are looking for a skilled payroll specialist with knowledge in all facets of the end-to-end payroll process. To assist…
Flexible) 40hrs/wk. (ability to work overtime, when needed) Full Benefits , Profit Sharing & 401K Opportunity: The Payroll Specialist at Contract Lumber is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing…
Public Tax Staff Accountant To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving. What: Perform tax compl…
Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Human Resources Payroll Manager to lead and oversee multi-jurisdictional payroll operations across the United States (including Ohio and Minnesota) and Canada. This role i…
$20 - $25 per hour
Job Title: Billing Coordinator Duration: 4-Month Contract (with possible extensions) Rate: $20 – $25/hr (W2) + 401k 4% Match Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future witho…
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What payroll specialists earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$26 | $43k–$55k |
| Mid level | $25–$33 | $52k–$68k |
| Senior | $32–$41 | $66k–$86k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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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