Payroll Specialist
wise investment
Louisville, KY · Posted November 2, 2026
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November 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 106 open payroll specialist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $58,000 to $77,500 and the median is $67,500.
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About the job
...court-ordered and other mandatory withholdings correctly. Candidates should possess proficiency with payroll software and basic accounting tools, along with solid data entry and spreadsheet skills. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail,...