Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization through a contract assignment. This position will manage end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states while helping maintain accuracy, compliance, and timely pay administration. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, confidence working in ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to navigate high-volume payroll operations with precision.

Responsibilities:
• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and adjustments are handled accurately and on schedule.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while following applicable tax regulations, wage laws, and reporting requirements.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, validate, and finalize payroll data for regular and off-cycle runs.
• Audit payroll records to identify discrepancies, resolve payment issues, and maintain reliable employee compensation data.
• Coordinate with internal partners to gather timekeeping, earnings, benefits, and deduction information needed for accurate payroll completion.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and support documentation for leadership, finance, and compliance needs.
• Respond to employee payroll questions in a thorough manner and investigate issues involving pay, taxes, or withholdings.
• Support payroll-related process updates and system activities as needed to maintain efficient operations.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing full cycle payroll from data review through final processing and reconciliation.
• Background handling multi-state payroll with a solid understanding of payroll tax and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Experience processing payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$38.00-$44.00 Hourly

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