Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Hamburg, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states and maintaining compliance with established payroll practices. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring pay is issued correctly and on schedule.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and other pay-related changes.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, reporting, and routine payroll administration tasks.
• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, clarify employee pay details, and support smooth payroll operations.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and documentation as needed.
• Support payroll process updates or system-related changes when required as part of ongoing business needs.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience handling full-cycle payroll from data review through final payroll processing.
• Background managing multi-state payroll with a solid understanding of related compliance considerations.
• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience supporting payroll for an employee population exceeding 500 workers.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, deductions, taxes, and recordkeeping standards.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$19.00-$22.00 Hourly

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