Payroll Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage payroll activities with accuracy, maintain compliance across complex pay practices, and work confidently within a legacy payroll environment. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to keep payroll cycles moving efficiently while partnering with internal stakeholders.Responsibilities:• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for employees using a legacy human resources and payroll platform.• Examine payroll records, confirm data accuracy, and prepare finalized information for timely submission within established pay cycle deadlines.• Carry out payroll support activities such as data entry, audit reviews, reconciliations, and correction of pay-related issues.• Evaluate payroll results to verify compliance with institutional guidelines, labor agreements, and applicable wage and hour regulations.• Research discrepancies involving earnings, deductions, retirement contributions, or other payroll elements and coordinate resolutions with HR, finance, and relevant departments.• Maintain organized payroll files and supporting documentation to satisfy internal control standards and audit readiness expectations.• Produce and assist with reports related to compensation, withholdings, deductions, and retirement-related payroll activity.• Provide dependable operational coverage during critical payroll deadlines and high-volume processing periods.