Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 650 employees in Reading, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience managing full-cycle, multi-state payroll and can work confidently with ADP Workforce Now, Excel, and ad hoc reporting. The right candidate will combine attention to detail with a process-minded approach to help maintain compliance, resolve payroll issues, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities:
• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state employee population of roughly 650 staff members, ensuring accuracy and timeliness each pay cycle.
• Review payroll data, audit earnings and deductions, and address discrepancies before final submission to reduce errors and maintain compliance.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and manage payroll information, employee updates, and pay-related records.
• Prepare ad hoc payroll reports and analyze data in Excel to support decision-making, audits, and operational needs.
• Respond to employee and internal stakeholder questions related to pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll adjustments in a thorough and timely manner.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policy and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Partner with internal teams to support payroll-related process improvements that enhance accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Assist with special payroll projects and additional administrative tasks as needed to support ongoing business requirements.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience processing full-cycle payroll from data review through final payroll completion.
• Background managing payroll across multiple states with a clear understanding of related compliance considerations.
• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll-focused environment.
• Experience supporting payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to organize, review, and analyze payroll data effectively.
• Ability to generate and interpret ad hoc reports for payroll tracking and issue resolution.
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail when handling sensitive employee information.

Compensation

$30.00-$34.00 Hourly

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