HR & Payroll Specialist Responsible for managing payroll and supporting all human resources functions for a multi-location salvage, recycling, and transportation company. Ensures employees are paid accurately and on time…
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Payroll Specialist jobs in Omaha, NE
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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Median, full-time
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just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.In the role of Project Controls Specialist, we'll count on you to: Establish WBS, and develop and maintain complex projec…
SAP HCM Payroll & Success Factors Lead Consultant Duration - 6+ months Location - ONSITE in Omaha, NB In office - at Client office 5 days a week Work location: Omaha , NE, USA Must-have skills: SAP S4 HR HCM US payroll S…
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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…
DescriptionAt HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and s…
individuals in supporting day-to-day accounting & finance activities and teams.a { text-decoration: none; }tr th, tr td { }tr th { }The Payroll Senior Manager will lead global payroll operations by overseeing U.S. payrol…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Wayfinding Studio BIM Specialist, we'll count on you to:•Work for the Wayfinding discipline, under the direct sup…
Requisition Number: 231514 Job Description Cintas is seeking a New Account Installer to successfully ensure that new customers are highly satisfied with Cintas's products and services. Responsibilities include interactin…
seasonality. This role sits between "bookkeeper" and "controller" on purpose. You won't be setting financial strategy, running payroll, or managing other staff — that's the Fractional CFO's and Payroll team's lane. What…
about doing great work, supporting one another, and continuously finding ways to make things better. We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team! If you’re someone who knows payroll inside and out, lov…
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What payroll specialists earn in Omaha
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $41k–$53k |
| Mid level | $25–$32 | $51k–$66k |
| Senior | $31–$40 | $64k–$83k |
Adjusted for the Omaha 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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