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Payroll Specialist jobs in New Orleans, LA
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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~ We are hiring immediately for a Sr. Purchasing Specialist position. Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself . At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture t…
common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM’s Disaster Recovery Division is seeking Debris Specialists to join our team to develop our On-Call Cadre. The cadre is designed to build a roster o…
Position Summary (ON-SITE; NOT REMOTE): The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for multiple client companies within our Professional Employer Organization. This role ensures comp…
better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM’s Disaster Recovery Division is seeking Temporary and Emergency Sheltering Specialists to join our team to develop our On-Call Cadre. The cadre is designed to build a roster o…
A tax role built for real life - Join Caron and Caron CPAs and bring your expertise to a team that values independence, strong communication, and getting great work done. We also value family. Be part of a team that unde…
The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing and processing client bills with the attorneys and their staff utilizing the Firm’s billing platforms and facilitating electronic billing submissions. Responsibilities:…
$115.26k - $149.16k
develop and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. As an Therapeutic Specialist, HBV you are responsible for representing Gilead's products and services to a…
Join the ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network as a onsite Mechanical Reliability Specialist This an 18- 24-month duration from award based in the New Orleans (Waggaman) area. Note: You must be a US Citizen…
$140k - $230k
patients living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), a chronic and often underserved inflammatory disease. As an Immunology Therapeutic Specialist, you will play a key role in a high-impact product launch, partnering with…
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and related transactions. This position ensures compliance with company policies and procedures whil…
Cash Handling Specialist Company: Growth Wireless (Affiliated with Total Wireless) Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly pay Commission + performance-based bonuses Flexible scheduling…
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What payroll specialists earn in New Orleans
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $42k–$55k |
| Mid level | $25–$33 | $52k–$68k |
| Senior | $32–$41 | $66k–$85k |
Adjusted for the New Orleans 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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