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Payroll Specialist

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In-Office
Carmel, IN
Mid level
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Carmel, IN
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The Payroll Specialist will process payroll for clients, ensuring compliance with laws and policies, handle payroll changes, maintain records, and resolve issues related to payroll.
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Milestone Business Solutions is seeking a remote Payroll Specialist to collaborate with our internal team and small-business clients. 

Who We Are

Milestone is a rapidly growing professional services firm that provides Outsourced Accounting, HR, and Payroll services to small and medium-sized businesses. We are a remote-first company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, but have a national footprint.

Our team members are talented, committed and fun-loving. Our culture is collegial and supportive, and we don’t believe in office politics.

Who You Are 

  • You are customer-oriented and believe professional services should be a partnership built on solid communication and proactive support. 
  • You thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated to get things done and done well. 
  • You enjoy new challenges and believe you should leave things better than you found them.

What You’ll Do

You will administer weekly, bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for companies across the country in various systems and industries. You will provide our clients with innovative, structured solutions that scale, add value and build trust. 

A Day in the Life 

  • Accurately process client payroll, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and internal policies 
  • Ensure hours are properly imported from Time & Attendance systems
  • Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g., new hires, terminations, raises, etc.)
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
  • Submit 401k and HSA contributions as needed
  • Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions. 
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all payroll-related systems used by our clients (including 401K and HRIS) to serve our clients’ needs now and provide recommendations for their business in the future

Payroll Milestones Under Your Belt  

  • 4+ years of direct, hands-on payroll experience. 
  • Experience working with multi-state companies/clients. 
  • In-depth knowledge of payroll compliance.
  • Excellent time management and strict adherence to deadlines. 
  • Experience in some or all of the following systems is highly preferred.
    • Gusto, Paylocity, Rippling, ADP, Paychex, iSolved, Paycom.
  • Certifications like CPP or FPC are preferred but not required
  • Bachelors degree preferred. Experience accepted in lieu of a degree.

Milestone offers competitive compensation and benefits, paid time away from work benefits, and a flexible work environment. This is a remote position, but occasional travel to the Indianapolis, Indiana area is required.

Milestone is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

To learn more about Milestone, visit our website at www.milestone.inc. 

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Gusto
Isolved
Paychex
Paycom
Paylocity
Rippling

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