Part-Time Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a Phoenix, Arizona-based company on a part-time, remote contract basis. This role will provide critical payroll coverage for a multi-state workforce and is expected to average approximately 30 hours per week. It's a great fit for someone who can work independently, is highly detail-oriented, and is confident using ADP Workforce Now in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 400+ employees across multiple states, including both hourly and salaried staff
• Manage payroll activities across multiple pay codes and two legal entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to maintain employee records, process payroll updates, and support onboarding setup
• Assist employees and internal stakeholders with benefit enrollment processes, eligibility timelines, and system access
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies, including benefit balances, accrual inaccuracies, and employee inquiries
• Generate payroll-related reports supporting benefits administration, retirement contributions, and workers' compensation tracking
• Ensure timely execution of payroll tasks and adherence to bi-weekly processing deadlines
• Provide reliable day-to-day payroll support during a critical coverage gap

Requirements:

• Proven experience handling full-cycle payroll processing from start to finish.
• Strong background managing multi-state payroll for a workforce of 400 or more employees.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, including employee setup and payroll administration.
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance, payroll codes, and processing across multiple employee classifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot payroll, accrual, and benefits-related discrepancies with accuracy and urgency.
• Experience supporting benefit enrollment processes and answering employee payroll questions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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