Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Louisville, Kentucky. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong end-to-end payroll expertise and can manage high-volume processing with precision. The role will focus on maintaining compliance, resolving payroll issues, and ensuring employees are paid correctly across jurisdictions.Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy from initial data review through final distribution.• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying appropriate federal, state, and local payroll regulations.• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and maintain payroll records, deductions, earnings, and employee updates.• Review timekeeping and payroll input data to identify discrepancies, correct errors, and prevent processing delays.• Respond to employee and management payroll inquiries by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolution.• Reconcile payroll reports and supporting records to confirm accurate wages, taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions.• Partner with internal teams to support payroll-related updates, audits, and process improvements as needed.