Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will manage multi-state payroll processing and support day-to-day HR/payroll administration. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing through ADP Workforce Now (WFN), maintaining payroll records, supporting compliance efforts, and assisting employees with payroll-related inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees using ADP Workforce Now (WFN)
• Maintain accurate payroll records, timekeeping data, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and tax withholdings
• Review and reconcile employee timecards, attendance, overtime, and shift differentials
• Partner with supervisors and operations leadership to resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
• Administer payroll-related changes including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and benefit deductions
• Support year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and payroll audits
• Generate payroll reports and assist with labor reporting and analytics for manufacturing operations
• Respond to employee payroll questions and provide excellent internal customer service
• Assist with onboarding paperwork, HR recordkeeping, and employee file maintenance
• Support benefits administration, leave tracking, and other HR/payroll projects as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) required
• Experience processing payroll for hourly employees, including overtime and shift schedules
• Understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS/payroll systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Preferred Experience

• Multi-state payroll processing
• Experience supporting HR administration functions
• Familiarity with timekeeping systems and manufacturing workforce environments