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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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lab services, support, and supply management tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking an upbeat Chemical Management Specialist to manage chemical inventory and ensure labs remain stocked, compliant, and run…
$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…
$79k - $158k
more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier. Role Purpose The Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist serves as a subject matter expert providing strategic oversight, compliance m…
opportunity for professional and collaborative individuals to grow and be part of something exciting. Job Summary The RCM Billing Specialist is responsible for supporting our billing teams by working with insurance compa…
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…
No matter whether a guest arrives weary from their travels or excited for a vacation, as a Night Auditor, you know what to do to make them feel at home. They will appreciate the pristine lobby, your warm welcome, and you…
$65k - $75k
Position Summary: The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing and administration. The Payroll Manager’s primary focus will be to ensure accurate and timely payroll operations while…
THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY This position is onsite in Indiana Position Summary: The Section 406 Mitigation Specialist will provide onsite technical and programmatic support to the client in identifying, d…
health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. Labcorp is seeking a Radiation Safety & Scientific Specialist to join our Medical Affairs team in Indianapolis, IN! Work Schedule: Monday-Fri…
aFit Staffing is seeking a Metadata Catalog Specialist to execute the hands-on work of building out a client's data catalog: scanning source systems, tagging and classifying datasets, curating catalog entries, and produc…
$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…
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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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