Payroll & HR Technology Specialist

Welcome to the HR and Organizational Effectiveness practice of Gallagher – a team of experienced HR consultants that provides customized and comprehensive solutions to every HR challenge, regardless of industry. As a trusted advisor for organizations large and small, the HR&OE team at Gallagher delivers strategic guidance and hands-on HR support to help organizations focus on their strategic goals. Whether it's filling human resources skills gaps or taking on entire HR functions, we design and deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of private, for-profit, and nonprofit companies alike.

With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, Gallagher empowers businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself – while experiencing The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence.

As a result of our ongoing growth, we are adding a Payroll & HR Technology Specialist to the team. The resource we are seeking will handle payroll administration, state tax registrations, and other payroll related tasks needed for our clients.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

• Identify and recommend process improvements such as training, customization, automation, and enhancements to maximize the value and efficiency of our client’s payroll/HRIS platform
• Build and maintain client relationships in a customer-centric environment
• Successfully manage several projects and/or clients simultaneously in a highly organized manner
• Create and document standard payroll processing procedures.
• Work in a virtual team environment or autonomously completing tasks accurately and efficiently
• Provide payroll compliance assistance and guidance, as well as communicate best practices
• Prioritizes meeting client deliverables and deadlines

• Experience with any major payroll/HRIS platform (e.g. ADP, Ceridian, Paychex, Paycom, Paycor, Paylocity, Rippling, UKG, or Workday.)
• Experience with other payroll/HRIS platforms is a plus.
• End to end payroll processing.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a payroll specialist or payroll administrator type role.
• Proficiency in Excel, including creating formulas, Pivot Tables, and the use of VLOOKUP.
• Attention to detail, comfort with numbers, problem-solving ability, and the ability to operate in a highly confidential setting.
• Experience with payroll taxes and quarterly/annual reconciliations with the ability to troubleshoot issues resulting in root cause identification.

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At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)