Payroll Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate payroll and benefits administration for a growing team. This contract opportunity offers flexible Monday through Friday scheduling, with part-time or up to 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, a high level of discretion, and the ability to manage payroll details with precision while supporting compliance across multiple areas of employee compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing on a recurring schedule, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.
• Coordinate retirement plan administration, including contribution tracking, employee updates, and related reporting activities.
• Manage health insurance benefit deductions, eligibility updates, and communication with external benefit providers.
• Respond to unemployment matters by preparing documentation, handling claim activity, and supporting audit requests.
• Maintain organized payroll records and apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations to day-to-day work.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with payroll-related journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.
• Work closely with human resources and accounting teams to confirm employee data, deductions, and reporting accuracy.
• Support payroll processing across multiple states and help ensure consistent administration for a workforce of more than 500 employees when needed.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience handling full-cycle payroll in a detail-focused business environment.
• Background processing multi-state payroll with strong attention to compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and Paychex.
• Knowledge of employee benefits administration, including health insurance and 401(k) plans.
• Ability to manage sensitive payroll information with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and follow-through in a detail-driven role.
• Comfortable working a flexible Monday through Friday schedule in either a part-time or permanent capacity.

Compensation

$20.00-$26.00 Hourly

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