Payroll Specialist

As a Payroll Specialist in Gallagher's HR & OE practice, you will manage end-to-end payroll processes for clients, identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows, and ensure compliant, accurate payroll operations. You will build and maintain client relationships in a service-focused environment and manage multiple projects concurrently. You'll document standard payroll procedures, support payroll tax matters, and share best practices with clients. This role offers a chance to contribute to a global firm with local impact, in a collaborative, values-driven culture.

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits
• career development opportunities
• collaborative, people-first culture
• global reach with local impact

• Identify and recommend process improvements for payroll/HRIS to boost value and efficiency
• Build and maintain client relationships in a customer-centric environment
• Manage multiple projects/clients simultaneously with strong organization
• Create and document standard payroll processing procedures
• Work in a virtual team or autonomously to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
• Provide payroll compliance guidance and communicate best practices
• Prioritize meeting client deliverables and deadlines

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a payroll specialist or payroll administrator role
• Proficiency in Excel (formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
• Attention to detail and comfort with numbers
• Ability to operate in a highly confidential setting
• Experience with payroll taxes and quarterly/annual reconciliations; troubleshoot issues to root cause

• client-centric mindset
• strong problem-solving ability
• highly organized
• effective communication
• Excel (formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
• payroll taxes and reconciliations