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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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Job-ID29227685Reference26-25251Hardware Admin Hybrid position - 3 days onsite, 2 remote. Standard business hours. Duties: Global Business Purchase Agreement (GBPA) & FIT updates: Handle large-volume updates ranging from…
$105.4k - $207k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
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On-Site role Job Description: Work with payroll data while maintaining strict confidentiality. Process manual check requests and support payroll operations through client systems. Communicate with internal/external conta…
$38.8k - $70.3k
Contact Center Specialist Position Description CGI Federal, a wholly owned subsidiary of CGI, and an industry leader in providing support and services to industry stakeholders by addressing Section 8 Project Based inquir…
$21.58 - $29.2 per hour
Education & special trainings: ~ Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree or equivalent certifications preferred. ~ Applicable for Specialists working in Sterile Processing Department: HSPA CRCST Certification within 6 mont…
and character education guided by our core values: Knowledge, Strength, and Values. We are seeking a dedicated Intervention Specialist to join our collaborative, high-expectation team across our K–8 and High School campu…
$75k - $90k
candidate will be located in the Cleveland, or Columbus, OH area, with easy access to a major airport. Position Summary: The Specialist II, Neurosurgery is responsible for driving sales growth and providing clinical and…
$66.5k - $95k
ensures that all products and services are properly reviewed for quality and documented. Job Summary The quality assurance specialist (QAS) performs all quality review and approval/release decisions at an FDA-regulated d…
$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…
$50.3k - $83k
tailored for the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce customer. Be a part of our exciting growth by expressing an interest in our BMW Genius Specialist position located in Columbus, OH. The BMW Genius Specialist is responsible for…
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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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