Payroll Specialist

Epiq

At Epiq, your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‑driven community where integrity guides decisions, relentless service sets the bar, and we thrive on big challenges together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‑wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career and see your impact at scale.

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting payroll processing and administration. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll services, compliance with regulations, and effective communication with employees.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Support payroll processing and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Assist with payroll administration and services.
Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax requirements.
Provide excellent customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries.
Document and maintain accurate payroll records.
Collaborate with finance and HR teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
Assist with payroll software implementation and maintenance.
Support payroll reporting and analysis.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Preferred: Master's degree in Accounting or a related field.
Experience:
Required: 2-3 years of experience in payroll administration or a related role.
Preferred: Experience with India payroll
Preferred: Experience with payroll software and systems.
Skills:
Accounting
Communication
Deadline Management
Detail-Oriented
Finance
High Accuracy
Payroll Administration
Payroll Processing
Payroll Services
Payroll Software
Payroll Taxes
Reporting and Analysis
Certifications:
Required: None
Preferred: Payroll certification (e.g., CPP, FPC)
Physical Requirements: Ability to work in an office environment and perform tasks that may require sitting, standing, and using office equipment.

Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:

Location-based market rate for the role
Your abilities in relation to the job specification
Performance during screening and interview
Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location

Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

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Fosters Relationships & Collaboration

Builds trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success.

Build trust-based partnerships
Nurture long-term relationships
Remove collaboration barriers
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Engages & Influences

Inspires action and alignment through clear communication, purposeful influence, and a compelling vision.

Use storytelling to build buy-in
Align communication with organizational goals
Guild alignment through strong engagement

Maximizes Performance

Sets and reinforces performance standards that drive results, ensure accountability, and align with Epiq’s goals.

Use data to identify improvement opportunities
Make informed decisions
Align team goals with boarder strategy
Empower teams to manage their own goals
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Prepare for disruptions with strong change management

Achieves Operational Success

Drives continuous improvement and operational excellence through smart processes, data insights, and quality execution.

Improve workflows for team efficiency
Use clear documentation and expectations
Resolve issues quickly using data and feedback

It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.