Payroll Specialist

A well-established organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of payroll processing, compliance, and employee support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for a high-volume employee population
• Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposits
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Process garnishments, child support orders, wage assignments, and tax levies
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions and provide exceptional customer service
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and year-end activities including W-2 preparation
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams regarding employee changes, benefits, and payroll adjustments
• Support continuous process improvements and payroll system enhancements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll preferred
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in payroll software such as ADP, UKG, Workday, Paychex, Ceridian, or similar systems
• High attention to detail with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines

Pay Details: $24.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Samantha Garman

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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