Payroll Specialist (Temporary)

Temporary role supporting high-volume payroll operations for a large, unionized workforce during a major HRIS implementation. Potential temp-to-perm opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely high-volume payroll processing while reviewing payroll data for accuracy and completeness.
• Process employee changes, compensation updates, deductions, direct deposits, and other payroll transactions.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee information within HRIS and timekeeping systems while ensuring confidentiality.
• Process payroll deductions and wage garnishments in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconcile data, investigate discrepancies, and support payroll audits.
• Respond to payroll inquiries, resolve payroll-related issues, and assist with additional payroll projects as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll or payroll administration experience.
• Experience with high-volume payroll processing, deductions, garnishments, and employee data management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll procedures and applicable wage and payroll requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, confidentiality, and time management skills.

Pay

$20–$25/hour

Schedule

Monday to Friday (in-office)