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As a National Accounts Associate at Nasdaq Dorsey Wright you'll play a meaningful role in supporting and growing Nasdaq's relationships with key enterprise and home office partners. You'll contribute to business developm…
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Payroll Specialist jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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$24–$47/hr
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management -Manage relationship with and operations provided by external bookkeeping firm regarding same -Manage and execute bi-monthly payroll and employee benefits operations; onboard new employee to payroll and benefi…
timeWork type: PermanentRelocation: FalsePosition ID: FEMA-DR-13071068-STDocument ID: 885691300Grade: GS 14Job category: Emergency Management Specialist (0089)Hiring path: fed-competitive, fed-transition, land, vet, mspo…
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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…
$70k - $80k
Job Details: Legal Billing Specialist - Philadelphia, Pa (Center City) *REMOTE - $70-80k This is a remote opportunity, day to day, but while rare, the selected candidate must live in a commutable distance for in person m…
$285k - $395k
Private Client Services Associate or Counsel AttorneyLocation: Philadelphia, PAHYBRID work environment availableOur client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Private Client…
learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Specification Specialist II, we'll count on you to: Prepare design development and contract documents s…
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…
The Payroll Associate is responsible for gathering time records from employees and calculating hours worked and pay received for each employee accurately. In this role, the Payroll Coordinator will help manage any employ…
$18 - $20 per hour
Responsive recruiter Benefits: ~401(k) ~Dental insurance ~Employee discounts ~Health insurance ~Paid time off ~Vision insurance Pacifico Auto Group is looking for a full-time Billing Clerk to join our accounting office.…
Payroll Specialist – To $65K – Philadelphia, PA – Job # 3605b Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers aro…
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What payroll specialists earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$30 | $49k–$63k |
| Mid level | $28–$38 | $59k–$78k |
| Senior | $37–$47 | $76k–$97k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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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