Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for an organization in Norfolk, Virginia. This position will manage end-to-end payroll activities, helping ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with multi-state payroll processing and is comfortable working in a high-volume environment using ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities:

• Administer complete payroll processing cycles from data review through final distribution for a large employee population.

• Handle payroll activities across multiple states while applying appropriate tax, wage, and compliance requirements.

• Maintain and update payroll records, earnings, deductions, and employee changes with a high level of accuracy.

• Use ADP Workforce Now to process payroll transactions, validate information, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

• Review timekeeping, adjustments, and payroll inputs to ensure accurate calculations before each pay run.

• Investigate and correct payroll issues, responding to employee and internal stakeholder questions in a timely manner.

• Prepare payroll-related reports and support audits by organizing documentation and confirming data integrity.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from initial input through final payroll close.

• Hands-on background processing payroll for employees located in multiple states.

• Practical knowledge of ADP Workforce Now in a payroll processing environment.

• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholding practices, and record accuracy standards.

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation

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