The Payroll Specialist is a full-time position reporting to the Payroll Supervisor. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of payroll practices and be self-driven, action-oriented, and solution-focused. This role involves managing project timelines, documenting processes, developing procedures, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for a multi-state U.S. workforce of up to 3,000 employees using ADP Workforce Now.

• Perform a variety of payroll-related tasks, including wage calculations, payroll deductions, and manual pay requests.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of biweekly payrolls.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on ADP Workforce Now, company policies, and payroll-related federal and state regulations.

• Support the Senior Payroll Manager and act as a backup for payroll team members.

• Collect, audit, and balance time data from the Kronos/Dimensions timekeeping system.

• Respond to employee inquiries professionally while maintaining confidentiality.

• Maintain compliance with all payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and garnishment requirements.

• Assist with internal and external payroll audits and reconcile quarterly and annual ADP tax filings.

• Process W2Cs and assist with amending tax returns as needed.

• Develop and implement best practices to improve payroll processing efficiency.

• Work closely with Human Resources and IT to ensure system accuracy and integration.

• Administer training sessions and provide support on payroll processes and policies.

• Lead or assist with special projects and continuously assess and refine payroll processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; FPC or CPP designation strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience with a solid understanding of payroll tax laws.

• Experience processing multi-state payroll.

• Strong proficiency in ADP Workforce Now, Success Factors Employee Central, and Kronos/Dimensions.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office products.

• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong decision-making ability and capacity to work independently in a time-sensitive environment.

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical payroll practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with payroll process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Strong analytical and research skills to resolve payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR, IT, and finance teams.

• Prior experience conducting payroll audits and preparing reports for management.

If you are a payroll professional with a commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!