Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in San Jose, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong end-to-end payroll expertise, attention to detail, and confidence working in a high-volume environment. The person in this role will help ensure employees are paid correctly, records are maintained properly, and payroll processes align with company policies and applicable regulations.Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements.• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, tax details, and other pay-related changes.• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, review data, and support routine payroll administration.• Audit payroll registers and supporting reports to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before final submission.• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, research exceptions, and provide clear resolution on pay-related matters.• Support payroll reporting and documentation needs by preparing accurate records for internal review and compliance purposes.