Certified Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process certified payroll entries accurately for federal, state, and municipal construction projects.
• Prepare and examine weekly certified payroll reports to confirm compliance with applicable wage and labor requirements.
• Administer payroll garnishments and ensure deductions are applied correctly and on time.
• Enter and maintain employee pay rate changes, including increases, within the payroll system.
• Complete employment verification requests while protecting confidential employee information.
• Support multi-state payroll operations for a workforce of more than 500 employees.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, process updates, and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and address discrepancies before final submission.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of payroll experience, including hands-on work with certified payroll.
• Experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.
• Background handling payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers.
• Working knowledge of garnishment administration and payroll deductions.
• Familiarity with certified payroll reporting for public works or government-funded projects.
• Ability to manage employment verification requests accurately and professionally.