Payroll Specialist
Robert Half · Woburn, MA · 3 days ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesTemporary
Responsibilities
- Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and tax withholdings are calculated correctly and delivered on schedule.
- Manage payroll activities across multiple states while adhering to varying tax rules, wage requirements, and related compliance standards.
- Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, validate, and finalize payroll data with a high level of accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, including issues related to time records, earnings, benefits, and employee adjustments.
- Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in an organized manner to support audits, reporting, and internal controls.
- Partner with HR, finance, and other stakeholders to address payroll questions, process updates, and employee-related changes that affect pay.
- Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of payroll outputs and balances.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing and post-payroll reconciliation.
- Hands-on background processing payroll for employees working in multiple states.
- Practical experience using ADP Workforce Now in a payroll-focused capacity.
- Ability to support payroll operations for organizations with more than 500 employees.
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
- High attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in payroll administration.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
- Knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- ADP Workforce Now
- Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration and Communication
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
Pay
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
- This is a long-term contract position.