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Payroll Specialist jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
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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$22–$45/hr
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$65k
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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,…
$125k - $135k
Health Information Technology Specialist Do you have a passion for harnessing technology to make a positive impact on patients’ lives? Do you have Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) experience and are looking for a rewar…
$22 - $26 per hour
We are seeking an outstanding Payroll & HR Operations Specialist to join our Corporate Human Resources Team! Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals who work together to support our communities, ca…
$16 per hour
Job Title Assembly Specialist - Cabinets Location Salt Lake City, UT, 84104 Schedule Full-time 40-hours per week. Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm (Fridays reserved for overtime) Job Description Position Summary MTI, In…
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Are you ready to rev up your career? U-Haul is looking for new team members to clean and detail the newest trucks and trailer fleet in the industry, ensuring that our equipment remains in top condition for our customers.…
$65k - $95k
Intracardiac Access Sheaths to diagnose and treat heart rhythm disorders. In this field-based role, the Electrophysiology Mapping Specialist will begin with an intensive training and development program to gain in-depth…
$49.2k - $86.25k
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$18 per hour
Alpha Coffee is a different kind of coffee company: we are locally owned and support our local communities we are veteran owned and send donated coffee to deployed troops we place a strong emphasis on quality coffee and…
Our dealership is hiring a Assistant Payroll Clerk to join our team. Responsibilities * Maintain payroll system including, but not limited to, timekeeping input, employee exemption changes, benefits set up and updates, g…
Distribution Specialist - Salt Lake City Specialized is looking for full time teammates to join our Distribution Center in (Columbus/SLC)! Our full-time schedule requires daytime availability Monday through Friday, targe…
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What payroll specialists earn in Salt Lake City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$29 | $46k–$60k |
| Mid level | $27–$36 | $57k–$74k |
| Senior | $35–$45 | $72k–$93k |
Adjusted for the Salt Lake City 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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