Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support an organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can lead end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy, strong compliance oversight, and a hands-on approach to multi-state processing. The role will oversee bi-monthly payroll for a large employee population and help maintain reliable payroll administration in a structured public-sector environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct complete payroll processing from data review through final distribution for a large workforce, ensuring timely and accurate bi-monthly pay cycles.

• Manage multi-state payroll activities while applying applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions.

• Supervise daily payroll operations, resolve processing issues, and maintain strong internal controls to support audit readiness.

• Administer payroll functions within ADP Workforce Now, including employee updates, earnings and deduction changes, and payroll validation.

• Review payroll records for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions when needed.

• Coordinate with HR, finance, and relevant stakeholders to ensure payroll changes are captured properly and processed on schedule.

• Prepare payroll-related reports and support documentation required for compliance, reconciliation, and management review.

• Assist with payroll process improvements and support system-related updates or operational changes affecting payroll workflows.

*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

 

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• Demonstrated experience leading full cycle payroll operations from input through reconciliation and final payroll close.
• Proven background processing multi-state payroll with strong knowledge of payroll tax and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Ability to manage bi-monthly payroll schedules for an employee population of more than 500 workers.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, record accuracy, and issue resolution practices.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial payroll capacity with the ability to guide day-to-day operations.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet strict processing deadlines.