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Payroll Specialist jobs in Pittsburgh, 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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Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Location: Pittsburgh, PA Job Type: Full-Time (40.00 hours per week) Salary: Competitive; commensurate with experience Department: Human Services Administration Organ…
$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…
: Description As a Fraud Detection Sr. Specialist , you'll play a pivotal role in our Fraud Detection group, one of our most critical departments at Citizens. Our team is dedicated to protecting our customers, maintainin…
$73.5k - $116k
RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creati…
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…
$114.4k - $124.8k
Information Technology, or a related discipline. We require 14+ years of hands-on experience configuring SAP HCM Time Management and Payroll. We need deep expertise in SAP Personnel Calculation Rules (PCRs) and Schemas.…
operational capacity. Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Operational Readiness Specialist . Reporting to the Business Practices Consulting group, you will support offices glob…
Requisition Number: 235253 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Healthcare Apparel Specialist to manage and grow an existing portfolio and prospect new accounts for top, high end and complex Healthcare customers. Apparel…
$55 per hour
job summary: We are seeking a senior SAP HCM Time and Payroll Consultant to oversee functional support, configuration, and enhancement of our client's SAP HCM On-Premises system. In this role, you will partner closely wi…
$28 - $33 per hour
as Timekeeper. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate employee time and attendance records to support timely and accurate payroll processing. This is an important role on the payroll team as Timekeepers ensure…
$45k - $60k
Job Description: The AML Specialist is a critical position in the banking industry. This position will be a lead role in assisting leadership with monitoring and analyzing financial transactions and reporting and prevent…
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What payroll specialists earn in Pittsburgh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$27 | $44k–$56k |
| Mid level | $25–$34 | $53k–$70k |
| Senior | $33–$42 | $68k–$87k |
Adjusted for the Pittsburgh 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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