Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

About SPAR
SPAR is a global leader in consumer solutions, proudly partnering with top-tier CPG brands and Fortune 100 retailers across 10 countries. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding our Payroll Team with passionate professionals who are ready to make an impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and are driven by operational excellence—we want to hear from you!

Why SPAR?

• Work Environment: In-office position based in Charlotte, NC
• Competitive Pay: We recognize and reward your expertise
• Robust Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & more
• Retirement Options: 401(k) and Roth plans to help you plan ahead
• Generous PTO: Maintain work-life balance with paid vacation and personal time
• Career Growth: Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Inclusive Culture: Join a collaborative, diverse team committed to innovation and respect

What You'll Do
As a Payroll Specialist at SPAR, you'll be the backbone of our payroll operations—ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for multi-state employees. Your attention to detail, knowledge of payroll systems, and commitment to service will help drive our team forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and input payroll data in Workday/OSV for multi-state operations
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and urgency
• Handle garnishments, tax deductions, and benefit deductions accurately
• Prepare detailed payroll reports (monthly, quarterly, year-end)
• Maintain and update payroll records, reports, and headcount data
• Conduct payroll-related employment verifications as needed
• Support internal audits and training related to payroll functions
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to improve payroll processes

What You Bring

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of end-to-end payroll experience
• Experience with Workday and/or OneSource Virtual (OSV) required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ready to Make an Impact?
Join SPAR and be part of a high-performance payroll team where your work directly supports our people and fuels our success. We’re building the future—together.

Apply now and help shape what’s next!

DISCLAIMER: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.

SPAR has over 50 years of experience in retail and consumer goods, serving some of the world's best companies.  We offer end-to-end services to ensure our client's product is available and presented most compellingly.  We focus on our client's return on investment (ROI) by applying our unique software solutions, experienced resources, and passion for results.

SPAR provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. SPAR prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, SPAR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. Improper interference with the ability of SPAR's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.