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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$20–$40/hr
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$58k
Median, full-time
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Job Description Import Regulation Specialist Job Title: Import Regulation Specialist Location: Papillion, NE Salary Compensation: $65,000-$90,000 annually | $31.00-$43.00 per hour (Salary commensurate with experience.) W…
project with high expectations in Omaha, NE. Office administration support duties may include: maintaining office systems, supplies, payroll processing, accounts payable, document management, owner billings/account recei…
$15 - $17.5 per hour
members on photo department operations and services to ensure adequate coverage and operational continuity during times when the Photo Specialist is not scheduled. • Follows company policies, asset protection standards,…
-Reconcile bank and assigned financial accounts on a monthly basis and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. -Assist with payroll administration -Maintain general ledger records -Prepare routine financial reports -As…
$21 per hour
At Hello Garage, we believe great service starts with meaningful connections. Backed by 50 years of proven excellence and an aggressive vision for the future, we are transforming the garage into the most functional space…
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…
Job Title: Accounting Specialist Location: Omaha Reporting to: Payroll Supervisor Essential Job Functions Perform daily Kronos timesheet adjustments in an accurate manner Process vacation and pay adjustment requests as d…
$5,250 per month
Secur-Serv is a leading managed services provider of IT, print, and hardware services, with a security focus at the core of every service. Secur-Serv provides nationwide, on-site service to businesses of every size, focu…
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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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