Payroll Specialist (Contract Role)

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, temporary Payroll Specialist to join our People Operations team for a 4- to 8-week contract, working 5 to 8 hours per week. You will be directly responsible for managing and executing our end-to-end multi-state payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely compensation across California, Nebraska, and other regions for remote employees and consultants.

Contract Details

• Duration: 4 to 8 weeks

• Hours: 5 to 8 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Execute accurate and timely end-to-end multi-state payroll processing using ADP (ADP Payroll, ADP Workforce Now & ADP SmartCompliance).

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and compensation structures, specifically across California, Nebraska, and multi-state jurisdictions.

• Administer, audit, and reconcile pay, benefits, leave, and statutory/voluntary deductions during payroll cycles.

• Serve as the point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees and supervisors, maintaining meticulous compensation records.

About you

• Payroll Expertise: Demonstrated experience processing end-to-end multi-state payroll in ADP (ADP Payroll & ADP SmartCompliance required).

• Compliance Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of payroll-related state and federal labor laws, tax compliance, and benefit/leave structures (specifically for California and Nebraska).

• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Google Suite, HRIS/payroll tools, and Slack communication. Experience with Cocoon (Employee Leave Management Software) is strongly preferred.

• Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, high discretion with sensitive data, and the ability to manage strict payroll deadlines independently.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent practical experience), paired with prior hands-on payroll/HR experience.