Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a high-volume employee population in Eagan, Minnesota. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is confident managing full-cycle payroll, navigating multi-state requirements, and working effectively in ADP Workforce Now. The person in this role will help ensure payroll data is processed correctly, employee questions are addressed promptly, and compliance standards are consistently maintained.

Responsibilities:
• Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee group, ensuring wages, deductions, and taxes are calculated and submitted accurately.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage and tax rules to maintain compliance.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to review payroll data, validate entries, and complete scheduled payroll runs on time.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by auditing records, correcting errors, and communicating updates to employees or internal partners.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation with a strong focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and audit readiness.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, time reporting, deductions, and tax withholding in a thorough and timely manner.
• Reconcile payroll reports and identify exceptions before final approval to reduce processing issues and payment delays.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience handling full-cycle payroll processing from data review through final distribution.
• Background managing payroll for employees in multiple states with a solid understanding of related compliance considerations.
• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll processing environment.
• Experience supporting payroll for an employee population of more than 500 workers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with payroll calculations, reports, and employee records.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced contract assignment.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive payroll matters with professionalism and discretion.

Compensation

$32.00-$37.00 Hourly

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