Advanced Payroll Certification

Payroll Foundations Mastery: Building Confident Payroll Professionals

Approved for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits
Brian Escobar Brian Escobar
Walter William Duncan III Walter William Duncan III
Payroll is the heartbeat of every business. Skilled payroll professionals are needed more than ever. If you are ready to grow your expertise, increase your earning potential, and continue your path as a trusted payroll expert, this course strengthens your foundation and prepares you to lead payroll work at a higher level.

This advanced program is designed for two types of learners. It is the next step for those who completed the first Payroll Certification Course, and it is also a strong fit for experienced payroll professionals who already manage complex work and want deeper training. Strengthen your payroll expertise with practical, employer ready training in wage laws, worker classification, pay calculations, taxation, and OB3 One Big Beautiful Bill. This advanced program fits both graduates of the first certification and experienced payroll professionals who want deeper skill development. You will practice real scenarios, build repeatable processes, and learn how to calculate pay accurately while protecting your company with compliant payroll work.

Course Outcomes

    • Apply wage, tax, and OB3 rules to real payroll situations
    • Calculate pay across all major pay types with accuracy
    • Manage multi state payroll and tax withholding
    • Handle deductions, garnishments, and corrections correctly
    • Strengthen documentation and audit readiness
    • Build confidence to run payroll independently
    • One certification exam attempt is included

Outline

This program strengthens your payroll foundation and prepares you for advanced responsibilities. You will learn wage and hour rules, OB3 impacts, worker classification, multi state tax requirements, pay calculation methods, and proper handling of deductions and garnishments. You will leave with practical tools for accurate, compliant payroll work.

Session 1: Advanced Payroll Problem Solving

  • Correcting complex payroll errors and adjustments
  • Handling supplemental wages and irregular pay issues
  • Advanced gross to net calculations and exception handling
  • Data integrity checks to prevent recurring issues

Session 2: Multi State and Worker Status Compliance

  • Remote, hybrid, and multi jurisdiction payroll challenges
  • Fringe benefits, taxable wages, and imputed income
  • Using reciprocity agreements and state tax guidance
  • Applying leave, continuation pay, and special pay rules

Session 3: Advanced Reporting, Documentation, and Audit Prep

  • Current payroll reporting expectations and best practices
  • Ensuring accuracy in quarterly and year end reconciliations
  • Building documentation that supports audit readiness
  • Creating a defensible and repeatable compliance process

Session 4: Payroll Risk Management and High Liability Issues

  • Identifying payroll practices that create compliance risk
  • Preventing wage theft claims, misclassification, and errors
  • Handling escalated employee pay disputes and corrections
  • Protecting payroll operations with internal controls and reviews

Session 5: Advanced Payroll Leadership and Strategic Execution

  • Leading payroll operations with clarity and accountability
  • Communicating payroll decisions to stakeholders
  • Building scalable processes for a growing workforce
  • Planning next steps for continued payroll certification growth

What's Included

The Advanced Payroll Certification course includes the following:

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    Course materials

    Includes PDFs of the presentation and any additional resources provided by the expert presenter
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    Certificates and exams

    • Certificate of attendance included with all courses
    • Certification courses include one exam attempt
    • Successful graduates will receive an official certification along with verified digital credentials
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    Class experience

    • Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion
    • Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule
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Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for payroll professionals who completed the Payroll Certification Course and want to strengthen their skills. It is ideal for specialists, payroll managers, HR professionals with payroll responsibility, and anyone who needs advanced training in compliance, reporting, and complex payroll situations.

Payroll & HR

  • Payroll professionals
  • Human resources professionals
  • Benefits administrators
  • Small business owners

Finance

  • Finance professionals
  • Financial analysts

Operations & Process

  • Operations professionals
  • Operations analysts
  • Process improvement specialists
  • Project managers

Supply Chain & Logistics

  • Supply chain and logistics professionals
  • Inventory and purchasing managers

Business & Management

  • Business analysts
  • Strategic planners
  • Marketing managers
  • Sales managers
  • Business development managers
  • Customer service managers
  • Information technology managers
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Brian Escobar
ABOUT —

Brian Escobar
  • Over 20 years of expertise in payroll
  • HR

Brian brings over 20 years of expertise in payroll, HR, and finance, with a career spanning across various sectors including education, commercial real estate, construction, retail, staffing, and technology. His core competencies are evident in areas such as team development, implementing systems, enhancing processes, and ensuring data accuracy. Brian is the co-host of a popular payroll podcast and harbors a deep passion for teaching.

Walter William Duncan III
ABOUT —

Walter William Duncan III

Walter is a payroll veteran with over two decades of experience. From his time in the US Navy to optimizing business processes, Walter ensures financial operations run smoothly. His expertise spans across startups to major corporations, aiding businesses of all sizes. As a co-host of a renowned payroll podcast, he shares invaluable insights worldwide.
But he's not just about numbers and spreadsheets. Walter knows that behind every successful business are people, and he's passionate about supporting them too. Whether it's providing services to startups, small businesses, or established entities, Walter is dedicated to helping them thrive.
And if you're into podcasts, you might have heard him already. Walter is the co-host of a popular payroll podcast where he shares his insights and expertise with listeners from around the world. So, whether you're a business owner looking to streamline your payroll processes or just someone interested in the world of payroll, Walter's got you covered.

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Advanced Payroll Certification
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February 9-13, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM ET
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