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Payroll Specialist jobs in Indianapolis, IN
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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Nursing & Rehabilitation | EC02 5600 E. 16th Street Indianapolis, IN 46218, USA Community Nursing and Rehabilitation is now hiring a Payroll Benefits Coordinator Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the differenc…
$24 - $28 per hour
: Senior Accounts Payable Clerk Wanted! Location: Indianapolis, IN Pay Range: $24-$28 per hour About Us: Join Model 1, the nation's largest dealership since 1980, representing over 20 top manufacturers. As a Senior Accou…
$46.2k - $96.2k
We are seeking Metrology Specialist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Indianapolis, IN.We hire passionate innovators who drive healthcare forward through thoughtful and inclusive collaboration. If you want to discover a care…
$18 - $21 per hour
Description Monarch Investment & Management Group is now seeking a Apartment Community Bookkeeper at Westminster Apartments & Townhomes in Greenwood, IN. __________________________ PAY: $18-$21/ HR + Bonus potential up t…
manager and regional teams whose financials they own. Position Overview We're seeking a motivated and diligent Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team of account professionals. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you…
US PAYROLL TAX SPECIALIST Location: Fishers, IN | Hybrid ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced US Payroll Tax Specialist to join our payroll and financial operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring acc…
Job Description Job Description Long-established Corpoation is looking to add a few high-quality TAX PROFESSIONALS to be involved with all aspects of taxation. Mix of Compliance, Research/Planning and Tax administration.…
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized professional to support our accounting operations by managing accounts payable and assisting with bookkeeping tasks. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with n…
The Payroll Operations Specialist is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This role manages weekly payroll processing, timekeeping validation, special pay cal…
The Tom Wood Group, in Indianapolis, Indiana is currently searching for a Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of payroll processes and…
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What payroll specialists earn in Indianapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $42k–$54k |
| Mid level | $25–$32 | $51k–$67k |
| Senior | $31–$40 | $65k–$84k |
Adjusted for the Indianapolis 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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